Healthcare in Cape Girardeau, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near 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
34.9%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
19.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.3%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
6.0%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Mercy Hospital Southeast
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Behavioral Hospital | 2.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Deaconess Illinois Union County | 23.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr | 23.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Cape Girardeau has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 9.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.0 out of 5.