Healthcare in Cobalt, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.5%
4.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.1%
0.5pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.2%
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
19.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.5%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.3%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
20.5%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Madison Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkland Health Center | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr | 15.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Iron County Medical Center | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Perry | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Cobalt has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.5%, 4.0pp above the national average. About 10.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.