Healthcare in Wellston, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
23.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
41.6%
Lack of Support
31.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
3
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Louis-John Cochran Va Medical Center | 5.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital | 8.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital | 9.5 mi | Childrens | — | — |
| Maryland Heights Center For Behavioral Health | 9.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis | 10.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
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.