Healthcare in West Alton, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
23.9%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.1%
1.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.9%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.9%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
37.8%
Mobility
15.4%
Cognitive
17.6%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
6.4 mi
Alton Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Memorial Hospital | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Osf Saint Anthony'S Health Center | 6.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | — |
| Alton Mental Health Center | 6.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Gateway Regional Medical Center | 11.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Ssm Health Depaul Hospital St Louis | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Alton has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.9%, near the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% 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 2.8 out of 5.