Healthcare in Ashton, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.3%
2.3pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
28.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.5%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
15.3%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
7.4 mi
Osceola Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osceola Community Hospital | 7.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | 9.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | 24.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Orange City Area Health System | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ashton has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 8.3% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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.