Healthcare in Poplar Bluff, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.9%
6.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.1%
4.6pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.3%
4.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.0%
2.4pp above 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
40.4%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
29.3%
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
21.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.1%
Loneliness
34.3%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
47.8%
Mobility
23.5%
Cognitive
24.2%
Hearing
10.9%
Vision
8.8%
Self-Care
6.7%
Independent Living
14.8%
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
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | 2.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | 23.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Piggott Community Hospital | 27.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | 45.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Poplar Bluff has an obesity rate of 42.9%, which is 6.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.1%, 4.6pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.