Healthcare in Pocahontas, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.5%
4.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.3%
1.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.9%
1.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
4.0pp 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
38.3%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
22.3%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
17.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
15.0%
Hearing
9.2%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Mercy Hospital Southeast
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | 12.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Behavioral Hospital | 16.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Perry | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Joseph Memorial Hospital | 24.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Pocahontas has an obesity rate of 31.5%, which is 4.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.3 out of 5.