Healthcare in Lamar, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.2%
6.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.9%
3.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.7%
3.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.3%
0.7pp above 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
40.4%
Arthritis
35.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.2%
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
20.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.9%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
20.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
45.7%
Mobility
23.1%
Cognitive
22.3%
Hearing
11.6%
Vision
8.0%
Self-Care
6.3%
Independent Living
13.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.0 mi
Cox Barton County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 2.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nevada Regional Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 24.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cedar County Memorial Hospital | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lamar has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.