Healthcare in Walker, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.3%

7.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.8%

4.3pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

18.0%

6.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.0%

2.4pp 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

43.1%

Arthritis

37.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.5%

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

20.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.8%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

21.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

48.5%

Mobility

26.0%

Cognitive

23.5%

Hearing

12.4%

Vision

9.0%

Self-Care

7.5%

Independent Living

14.6%

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

Nearest Hospital

7.6 mi

Nevada Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Nevada Regional Medical Center	7.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Cedar County Memorial Hospital	14.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ellett Memorial Hospital	21.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Bates County Memorial Hospital	24.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Cox Barton County Hospital	26.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Walker has an obesity rate of 43.3%, which is 7.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.8%, 4.3pp above the national average. About 13.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.