Healthcare in Wellston, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

48.8%

12.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.5%

1.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

22.2%

10.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

14.5%

3.9pp 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

35.5%

Arthritis

32.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

4.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

43.0%

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

23.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.5%

Loneliness

41.6%

Lack of Support

31.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

51.0%

Mobility

28.1%

Cognitive

26.0%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

13.2%

Self-Care

10.1%

Independent Living

18.8%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

3

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.1 mi

St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center5.1 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5
Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital9.5 miChildrens
Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health9.5 miPsychiatric
Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis10.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5

Wellston has an obesity rate of 48.8%, which is 12.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 14.5% of adults lack health insurance. 81.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 3 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.