Healthcare in Birmingham, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp 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

32.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.7%

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

21.4%

Loneliness

31.3%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.6%

Mobility

16.4%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.3%

Independent Living

8.8%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.5 mi

Van Buren County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Van Buren County Hospital9.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Jefferson County Health Center10.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Henry County Health Center20.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Davis County Hospital26.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center27.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Birmingham has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 2.0 out of 5.