Healthcare in Ellington, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.2%

3.7pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.8%

1.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.0%

near 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

39.3%

Arthritis

33.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.3%

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

20.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.2%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

20.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

43.9%

Mobility

21.0%

Cognitive

21.7%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

5.5%

Independent Living

12.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

32.3 mi

Iron County Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Iron County Medical Center	32.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Salem Memorial District Hospital	38.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Madison Medical Center	41.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center	43.2 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	—	—
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center	43.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Ellington has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.2%, 3.7pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.