Healthcare in Joplin, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.8%
near 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
36.5%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
40.0%
Mobility
17.2%
Cognitive
20.7%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
6.3%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
11.3%
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
Avg CMS Rating
1.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.9 mi
Mercy Hospital Joplin
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 9.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Freeman Neosho Hospital | 15.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Joplin has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 10.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 1.5 out of 5.