Healthcare in Dexter, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.1%
3.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.3%
2.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.2%
0.6pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
34.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
22.0%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.1%
Loneliness
33.1%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.1%
Mobility
21.3%
Cognitive
21.4%
Hearing
11.1%
Vision
7.1%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.8%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.9 mi
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | 1.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | 20.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center | 27.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | 27.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piggott Community Hospital | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.1%, 3.6pp above the national average. About 11.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.