Healthcare in Afton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.0%

0.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp below 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

36.0%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.2%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

14.7%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.3 mi

Greater Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Greater Regional Medical Center	11.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Adair County Memorial Hospital	21.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Madison County Health Care System	22.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Clarke County Hospital	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ringgold County Hospital	24.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Afton has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.