Healthcare in Meta, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.5%
2.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.5%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
28.9%
Lack of Support
18.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.3%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
3
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
19.0 mi
Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ssm Health St. Mary'S Hospital - Jefferson City | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Lake Regional Health System | 30.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Osage Beach Center For Behavioral Health | 30.1 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Phelps County Regional Medical Center | 35.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 38.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Meta has an obesity rate of 33.5%, which is 2.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.