Healthcare in Bancroft, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.1%

3.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.7%

2.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.8%

Arthritis

32.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

25.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.1%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

22.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.7%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.0 mi

Kossuth Regional Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kossuth Regional Health Center	15.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
United Hospital District	23.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hancock County Health System	23.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont	26.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Palo Alto County Hospital	26.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bancroft has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.