Healthcare in Fordland, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.6%
4.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.4%
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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.7%
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
27.6%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.4%
Mobility
18.5%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.8%
Independent Living
11.6%
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
17.1 mi
Mercy Hospital Springfield
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | 19.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield | 21.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Lebanon | 40.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fordland has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 10.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 2.5 out of 5.