Healthcare in Macon, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.1%
2.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
32.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.7%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
19.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.9%
Mobility
18.4%
Cognitive
17.8%
Hearing
10.3%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.3 mi
Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macon County Samaritan Memorial Hospital | 1.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Moberly Regional Medical Center | 23.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Northeast Regional Medical Center | 30.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pershing Memorial Hospital | 30.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sullivan County Memorial Hospital | 45.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Macon has an obesity rate of 34.1%, which is 2.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.