Healthcare in Canton, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.3%
3.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
28.0%
4.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.2%
3.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.5%
1.1pp 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
29.4%
Arthritis
21.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.0%
Loneliness
36.4%
Lack of Support
20.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.1%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
22.1%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
15.5 mi
Blessing Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessing Hospital | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hannibal Regional Hospital | 30.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Scotland County Hospital | 42.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Van Buren County Hospital | 47.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Canton has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 28.0%, 4.5pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 73.0% 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.