Healthcare in Alvord, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.9%

1.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.2%

4.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

35.0%

Arthritis

26.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.2%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.2%

Loneliness

32.1%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.5%

Mobility

11.9%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.6%

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

5.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.2 mi

Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital	9.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hegg Memorial Health Center	10.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sanford Canton-Inwood Medical Center - Cah	16.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sioux Center Health	18.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Heart Hospital Of South Dakota	22.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓

Alvord has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 5.0 out of 5.