Healthcare in Merriam Woods, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.0%
2.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.7%
3.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.1%
1.5pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
24.9%
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
20.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.7%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
42.3%
Mobility
18.9%
Cognitive
21.7%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
6.6%
Self-Care
5.0%
Independent Living
11.8%
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
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
29.8 mi
Mercy Hospital Springfield
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | 29.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 31.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Berryville | 33.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | 33.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | 34.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
Merriam Woods has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.7%, 3.2pp above the national average. About 12.1% of adults lack health insurance. 75.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.