Healthcare in Ankeny, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.9%

2.2pp below the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

7.6%

4.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.1%

5.5pp 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

31.9%

Arthritis

22.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.5%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

21.8%

Mobility

8.1%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

5.1%

Vision

2.7%

Self-Care

2.1%

Independent Living

5.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.0 mi

Va Central Iowa Healthcare System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System8.0 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration4/5
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Broadlawns Medical Center8.8 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi10.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Clive Behavioral Health13.0 miPsychiatric

Ankeny has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 5.1% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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.