Healthcare in Sheldon, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.2%
1.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
26.6%
3.1pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
39.9%
Arthritis
32.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
23.1%
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
18.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
26.6%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.1%
Mobility
17.6%
Cognitive
18.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
10.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.6 mi
Cox Barton County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Barton County Hospital | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Nevada Regional Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cedar County Memorial Hospital | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Pittsburg, Inc | 29.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Carthage | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Sheldon has an obesity rate of 37.2%, which is 1.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 26.6%, 3.1pp above the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.