Healthcare in Ames, OK
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.7%
1.1pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
38.7%
Arthritis
29.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.1%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
17.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.5%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
17.5%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.5%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.6 mi
Okeene Municipal Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okeene Municipal Hospital | 12.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Fairview Regional Medical Center Authority | 22.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Integris Health Enid Hospital | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| St Mary'S Regional Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Watonga, Inc | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ames has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 11.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.