Healthcare in Forest City, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.2%
near the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.6%
1.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp below 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
40.9%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
17.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
19.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.0%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
18.0%
Hearing
10.2%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.1 mi
Hiawatha Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Community Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Community Medical Center, Inc | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Community Hospital Association | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville | 29.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Forest City has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.7 out of 5.