Healthcare in Puxico, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

26.9%

3.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.7%

1.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.3%

0.7pp above the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

38.3%

Arthritis

35.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.2%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

19.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

26.9%

Loneliness

34.1%

Lack of Support

20.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.7%

Mobility

21.7%

Cognitive

21.6%

Hearing

11.4%

Vision

7.0%

Self-Care

5.3%

Independent Living

13.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.7 mi

Mercy Hospital Stoddard

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Hospital Stoddard	15.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center	20.4 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	—	—
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center	20.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Missouri Delta Medical Center	30.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Piggott Community Hospital	37.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Puxico has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 26.9%, 3.4pp above the national average. About 11.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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.