Healthcare in Kearney, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
36.1%
Arthritis
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.4%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
17.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
7.3%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.9 mi
Liberty Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Hospital | 6.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Excelsior Springs Hospital | 7.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Saint Lukes North Hospital | 15.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| North Kansas City Hospital | 18.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Centerpoint Medical Center | 19.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Kearney has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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.