Healthcare in Republic, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

25.9%

2.4pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.4%

2.2pp below 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

33.8%

Arthritis

26.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.9%

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

19.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

25.9%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

19.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

36.0%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

18.7%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

9.3%

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

4.9 mi

Cox Medical Centers

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Cox Medical Centers	4.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Lakeland Behavioral Health System	6.8 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Mercy Hospital Springfield	9.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield	10.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Mercy Hospital Aurora	21.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Republic has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.9%, 2.4pp above the national average. About 8.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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 2.5 out of 5.