Healthcare in Aurora, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
3.2pp 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
35.4%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.7%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
4
Nearest Hospital
11.6 mi
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 13.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Regional Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Aurora has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.