Healthcare in Bakersfield, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.5%
0.9pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.5%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.4%
Mobility
20.5%
Cognitive
22.4%
Hearing
11.2%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.6%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.3 mi
Baxter Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Regional Medical Center | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ozarks Healthcare | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Izard Regional Hospital Llc | 27.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy St Francis Hospital | 41.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Bakersfield has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 11.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 1.5 out of 5.