Healthcare in Akron, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
28.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.3 mi
Hawarden Regional Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Regional Healthcare | 13.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd Valley Healthcare | 18.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dunes Surgical Hospital | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | — |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Vermillion Hospital | 21.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Akron has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 1.0 out of 5.