Healthcare in Essex, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.6%
2.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.7%
4.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.6%
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
20.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.7%
Loneliness
33.9%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.9%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
21.9%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
6.5%
Self-Care
5.2%
Independent Living
12.3%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.3 mi
Mercy Hospital Stoddard
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | 7.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | 32.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Piggott Community Hospital | 33.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Essex has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.7%, 4.2pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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.