Healthcare in Festus, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.4%

5.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

24.9%

1.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.8%

1.8pp below 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

36.0%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.4%

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

18.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

24.9%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

19.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.4%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

18.5%

Hearing

8.6%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

9.8%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.1 mi

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Hospital Jefferson	2.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Ssm St Clare Health Center	19.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre	20.8 mi	Rural Emergency Hospital	—	✓
Red Bud Regional Hospital	22.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital	30.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓

Festus has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.3 out of 5.