Healthcare in Alta, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.0%
0.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.9%
0.7pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
25.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.5%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.7%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
7.4 mi
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 14.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 14.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Horn Memorial Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alta has an obesity rate of 37.0%, which is 0.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 9.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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.