Healthcare in Pontiac, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
45.7%
9.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.1%
1.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
25.2%
13.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.9%
near 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
50.0%
Arthritis
49.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
36.7%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.1%
Loneliness
27.8%
Lack of Support
19.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
55.2%
Mobility
35.3%
Cognitive
22.0%
Hearing
18.6%
Vision
11.4%
Self-Care
9.8%
Independent Living
16.6%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.3 mi
Baxter Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Regional Medical Center | 17.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| North Arkansas Regional Medical Center | 33.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Izard Regional Hospital Llc | 35.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital | 43.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ozarks Healthcare | 43.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Pontiac has an obesity rate of 45.7%, which is 9.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.1%, 1.6pp above the national average. About 10.9% of adults lack health insurance. 84.4% 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 2.0 out of 5.