Healthcare in Alton, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.6%
2.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.5%
4.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
38.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.2%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.6%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
20.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.1%
Mobility
25.4%
Cognitive
21.8%
Hearing
13.7%
Vision
8.4%
Self-Care
6.4%
Independent Living
14.3%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
4
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
25.8 mi
Ozarks Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozarks Healthcare | 25.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy St Francis Hospital | 28.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center | 31.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital | 35.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alton has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.6%, 2.1pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 4 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.