Healthcare in Barnum, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.2%

3.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.3%

2.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.5%

5.1pp 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

33.4%

Arthritis

24.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

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

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

32.6%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.2 mi

Trinity Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Trinity Regional Medical Center9.2 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital16.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital22.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital25.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Van Diest Medical Center27.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Barnum has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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 1.0 out of 5.