Healthcare in Lawson, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

26.0%

2.5pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.9%

1.7pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.1%

Arthritis

29.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.0%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

20.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

37.7%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

18.7%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

9.7%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.3 mi

Excelsior Springs Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Excelsior Springs Hospital7.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Liberty Hospital15.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Ray County Memorial Hospital15.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Cameron Regional Medical Center21.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Saint Lukes North Hospital24.1 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5✓

Lawson has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.0%, 2.5pp above the national average. About 8.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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.