Healthcare in Altoona, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.8%

0.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

26.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.8%

Loneliness

33.5%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

11.2%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

6.3%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.4 mi

Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center	8.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Broadlawns Medical Center	8.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi	8.6 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System	10.1 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓
Clive Behavioral Health	16.7 mi	Psychiatric	—	—

Altoona has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.