Healthcare in Wright, KS

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.5%

1.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.5%

Arthritis

28.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

27.4%

Lack of Support

20.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.8%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.8 mi

Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Centura St. Catherine-Dodge City	9.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Hodgeman County Health Center	23.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Minneola District Hospital	23.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Edwards County Medical Center	25.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Kiowa County Memorial Hospital	34.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Wright has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.