Healthcare in Affton, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

29.6%

6.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

25.0%

1.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp 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

36.8%

Arthritis

28.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.3%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.0%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

19.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

8.0%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.9 mi

Ssm St Clare Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Ssm St Clare Health Center	7.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center	9.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital	10.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
St Lukes Hospital	13.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital	14.2 mi	Childrens	—	—

Affton has an obesity rate of 29.6%, which is 6.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.0%, 1.5pp above the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.