Healthcare in Atlantic, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.4%
2.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
33.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.3%
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
16.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.3%
Mobility
18.1%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
9.9%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.6%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.8 mi
Cass County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Memorial Hospital | 1.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Myrtue Medical Center | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Audubon County Memorial Hospital | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health - Mercy Corning | 29.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Atlantic has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 3.7 out of 5.