Healthcare in Lithium, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.2%
2.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.2%
0.7pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
37.1%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.5%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.2%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.0%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Mercy Hospital Perry
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Perry | 8.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 9.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sparta Community Hospital | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Red Bud Regional Hospital | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkland Health Center | 27.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Lithium has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.2%, 2.7pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.