Healthcare in Balltown, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.6%
1.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.2%
4.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.2%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
14.5%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Finley Hospital | 10.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grant Regional Health Center | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Balltown has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.2%, 4.3pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 4.5 out of 5.