Healthcare in Blue Summit, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.4%
4.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
20.8%
10.2pp 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
41.9%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
34.4%
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
23.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
25.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
48.4%
Mobility
23.9%
Cognitive
25.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
10.1%
Self-Care
7.4%
Independent Living
15.2%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.3 mi
Kansas City Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Va Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | 5.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Mercy Hospital | 5.7 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 5.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Blue Summit has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 20.8% of adults lack health insurance. 73.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.