Healthcare in Blue Springs, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below the national average

Depression Rate

26.7%

3.2pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.4%

Arthritis

25.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.7%

Loneliness

31.9%

Lack of Support

21.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

13.5%

Cognitive

16.3%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

St Mary'S Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Mary'S Medical Center	0.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Centerpoint Medical Center	5.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
University Health Lakewood Medical Center	8.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Kansas City Va Medical Center	14.8 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Research Medical Center	14.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Blue Springs has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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.