Healthcare in Gower, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.3%
1.8pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.8%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.3%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
18.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.6%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
16.8%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
9.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
21.4 mi
Cameron Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Regional Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | 23.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Liberty Hospital | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Excelsior Springs Hospital | 27.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Amberwell Atchison Association | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Gower has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.3%, 1.8pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.