Healthcare in Benton, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.8%
1.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.6%
1.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.3%
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
18.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.6%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.6%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
18.8%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.3%
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
12.2 mi
Saint Francis Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 12.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Behavioral Hospital | 12.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | 32.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Benton has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.6%, 1.1pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.