Healthcare in Alba, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
0.8pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
21.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
20.4%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.2%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Mercy Hospital Carthage
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 8.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 19.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Alba has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 9.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 2.3 out of 5.