Healthcare in Baxter, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.3%
1.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
27.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
7.0%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.8 mi
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 9.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 20.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 23.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 26.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Baxter has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.