Healthcare in Bedford, 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

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.5%

0.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

15.9%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

9.5%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.7%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.7 mi

Clarinda Regional Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Clarinda Regional Health Center	17.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Chi Health - Mercy Corning	23.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville	24.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ringgold County Hospital	26.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Greater Regional Medical Center	32.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Bedford has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.