Healthcare in Alton, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.7%
2.4pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.6%
2.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
23.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.3%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
23.6%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.3%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
5.9%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
4.3 mi
Orange City Area Health System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange City Area Health System | 4.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sioux Center Health | 12.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd Valley Healthcare | 15.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hegg Memorial Health Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Alton has an obesity rate of 33.7%, which is 2.4pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.