Healthcare in Aurora, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.7%
2.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.3%
2.7pp 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
39.7%
Arthritis
32.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.4%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
33.0%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.6%
Mobility
21.7%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
10.8%
Vision
7.6%
Self-Care
5.8%
Independent Living
13.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Mercy Hospital Aurora
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | 1.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Monett Hospital | 11.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital - Cassville | 21.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 25.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | 28.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Aurora has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.