Healthcare in Purcell, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
24.9%
1.4pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
1.9pp 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
37.7%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
18.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.3%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
18.1%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.5%
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
9.6 mi
Mercy Hospital Carthage
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Specialty Hospital Southeast Kansas | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Joplin | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Freeman Health System - Freeman West | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Purcell has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 24.9%, 1.4pp above the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.