Healthcare in Ozark, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.4%

2.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.4%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

18.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

13.3%

Cognitive

17.0%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

8.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.1 mi

Mercy Hospital Springfield

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Hospital Springfield	8.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Cox Medical Centers	11.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	12.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield	17.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Mercy Hospital Aurora	28.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ozark has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 2.5 out of 5.