Healthcare in Alta Vista, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
35.3%
Arthritis
29.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.2%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
24.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
14.4%
Cognitive
14.5%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 8.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard County | 19.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 21.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alta Vista has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 3.0 out of 5.