Healthcare in Weir, KS
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.6%
8.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.4%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
0.9pp below 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
38.8%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
18.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.4%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
18.2%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
10.1%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
5.1%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 6.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Columbus | 12.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 14.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Girard Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Weir has an obesity rate of 44.6%, which is 8.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.4%, near the national average. About 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 2.5 out of 5.