Healthcare in Ames, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.1%
5.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.5%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
6.4%
5.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
27.7%
Arthritis
15.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.6%
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
20.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.5%
Loneliness
37.5%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
7.5%
Cognitive
17.9%
Hearing
5.2%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.7 mi
Mary Greeley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 1.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 9.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Boone County Hospital | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 27.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dallas County Hospital | 28.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ames has an obesity rate of 31.1%, which is 5.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.5%, near the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 72.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.