Healthcare in Foster, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.8%
1.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.3%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.8%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
18.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.9%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
Nearest Hospital
13.7 mi
Bates County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates County Memorial Hospital | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nevada Regional Medical Center | 25.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ellett Memorial Hospital | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cass Regional Medical Center | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adair Acute Care At Osawatomie State Hospital | 33.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Foster has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.8%, 1.3pp above the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.