Healthcare in Algona, IA

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

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.6%

0.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

30.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.0%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.8%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Kossuth Regional Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kossuth Regional Health Center0.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Hancock County Health System21.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Palo Alto County Hospital23.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital25.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion33.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Algona has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.