Healthcare in Ferguson, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.3%
5.4pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
35.6%
Arthritis
30.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.8%
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
20.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
38.5%
Lack of Support
27.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
43.3%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
21.3%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
8.9%
Self-Care
6.9%
Independent Living
13.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.4 mi
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis | 7.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | 8.7 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health | 8.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 10.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Ferguson has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.