Healthcare in North Kansas City, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
28.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
33.2%
Lack of Support
18.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
36.2%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
16.7%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
North Kansas City Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Kansas City Hospital | 0.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill | 4.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| The Children'S Mercy Hospital | 4.0 mi | Childrens | — | ✓ |
| Center For Behavioral Medicine | 4.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Kansas City Va Medical Center | 5.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
North Kansas City has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.