Healthcare in Carl Junction, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
35.8%
Arthritis
27.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.7%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
16.1%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
6.7 mi
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 6.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 10.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Carl Junction has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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.