Healthcare in West Plains, MO

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.4%

1.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

27.6%

4.1pp above the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.3%

3.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.8%

1.2pp 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

39.1%

Arthritis

35.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.7%

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

20.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

27.6%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

20.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

45.9%

Mobility

22.9%

Cognitive

22.8%

Hearing

11.6%

Vision

8.0%

Self-Care

6.1%

Independent Living

13.9%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Ozarks Healthcare

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ozarks Healthcare2.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Mercy St Francis Hospital20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Baxter Health Fulton County Hospital26.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Texas County Memorial Hospital39.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Baxter Regional Medical Center39.6 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

West Plains has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 27.6%, 4.1pp above the national average. About 11.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 1.7 out of 5.