Healthcare in Ironton, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.4%
5.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.0%
2.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.6%
1.0pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
33.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.2%
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
18.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
31.9%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
41.8%
Mobility
19.7%
Cognitive
19.7%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
6.2%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
11.2%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Iron County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron County Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madison Medical Center | 17.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkland Health Center | 18.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr | 18.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre | 24.0 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Ironton has an obesity rate of 41.4%, which is 5.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.