Healthcare in Carl Junction, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

18.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas6.7 miAcute Care Hospitals
Mercy Hospital Joplin10.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5
Freeman Health System - Freeman West10.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Mercy Hospital Carthage14.6 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc18.4 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5

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.