Healthcare in Springfield, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
25.7%
2.2pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.1%
0.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
0.6pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
27.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.4%
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
20.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
25.7%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
19.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.5%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
20.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
5.9%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
11.0%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.9 mi
Lakeland Behavioral Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeland Behavioral Health System | 0.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Cox Medical Centers | 2.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Springfield | 3.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Perimeter Behavioral Hospital Of Springfield | 6.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercy Hospital Aurora | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Springfield has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 25.7%, 2.2pp above the national average. About 10.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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.