Healthcare in Albert City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
32.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.8%
Mobility
16.0%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.4 mi
Pocahontas Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 13.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 24.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 27.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Albert City has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% 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 3.5 out of 5.