Healthcare in Baxter Springs, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
46.3%
10.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.6%
2.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.6%
1.0pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
31.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.9%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
32.6%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.4%
Mobility
20.6%
Cognitive
20.3%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
7.5%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
12.5%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.5 mi
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 8.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 12.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 12.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freeman Neosho Hospital | 21.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Baxter Springs has an obesity rate of 46.3%, which is 10.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 1.5 out of 5.