Healthcare in Carthage, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.4%
1.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.1%
3.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
18.5%
7.9pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
32.5%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.4%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
21.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.5%
Mobility
20.9%
Cognitive
22.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
8.6%
Self-Care
6.0%
Independent Living
13.1%
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
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Carthage
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 3.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 18.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Freeman Neosho Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Carthage has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.4%, 1.9pp above the national average. About 18.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 1.5 out of 5.