Healthcare in Whitewater, MO
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.3%
2.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.2%
0.7pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
32.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
20.4%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.2%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
18.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.8%
Mobility
19.0%
Cognitive
17.7%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
10.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Mercy Hospital Southeast
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Hospital Southeast | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Saint Francis Medical Center | 14.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Southeast Behavioral Hospital | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Missouri Delta Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Hospital Perry | 33.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Whitewater has an obesity rate of 33.3%, which is 2.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.2%, 0.7pp above the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.3 out of 5.