Healthcare in Arlington, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.3%

2.4pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

29.8%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.7%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

5.3%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

8.8%

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

Nearest Hospital

13.7 mi

Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	13.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center	14.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	18.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Regional Medical Center	21.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Buchanan County Health Center	22.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Arlington has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.