Healthcare in Armstrong, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.9%
4.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.2%
1.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
4.5pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
34.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
14.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.9%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
16.3%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.1 mi
Avera Holy Family Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 16.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| United Hospital District | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Armstrong has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 81.2% 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 3.0 out of 5.