Healthcare in Kansas City, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.5%
2.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.5%
1.0pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.0%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
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
36.3%
Arthritis
24.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
24.5%
Loneliness
33.7%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.4%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.4%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
1.1 mi
Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | 1.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Mercy Hospital | 1.1 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 1.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Lukes Hospital Of Kansas City | 3.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center | 3.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Kansas City has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.5%, 1.0pp above the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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.