Healthcare in Van Buren, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
43.7%
7.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
28.2%
4.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
20.3%
8.4pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
2.0pp above 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
44.0%
Arthritis
42.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
26.6%
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
21.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
28.2%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
20.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
53.7%
Mobility
31.2%
Cognitive
24.9%
Hearing
15.1%
Vision
11.2%
Self-Care
8.9%
Independent Living
17.8%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
35.0 mi
Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poplar Bluff Va Medical Center | 35.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | — | — |
| Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center | 35.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy St Francis Hospital | 38.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iron County Medical Center | 46.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center | 47.9 mi | Rural Emergency Hospital | — | ✓ |
Van Buren has an obesity rate of 43.7%, which is 7.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 28.2%, 4.7pp above the national average. About 12.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.