Healthcare in Galena, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.1%
7.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
1.2pp 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
39.8%
Arthritis
33.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
19.8%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
20.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.2%
Mobility
20.2%
Cognitive
21.0%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
12.1%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.7 mi
Mercy Hospital Aurora
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital - Cassville | 21.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Monett Hospital | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 26.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | 26.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Galena has an obesity rate of 43.1%, which is 7.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.