Healthcare in Potosi, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.8%
3.3pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
11.0%
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
39.5%
Arthritis
33.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
25.5%
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
19.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.8%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
44.1%
Mobility
21.8%
Cognitive
21.5%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
7.2%
Self-Care
5.5%
Independent Living
12.7%
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
7.7 mi
Washington County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington County Memorial Hospital | 7.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre | 13.1 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
| Iron County Medical Center | 22.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Parkland Health Center | 25.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr | 25.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Potosi has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.8%, 3.3pp above the national average. About 11.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% 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.