Healthcare in Gerald, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
27.0%
3.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
18.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
27.0%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
19.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
38.4%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
19.0%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Mercy Hospital Washington
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Washington | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hermann Area District Hospital | 18.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Memorial Hospital | 40.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | 42.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Gerald has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.0%, 3.5pp above the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 2.3 out of 5.