Healthcare in Blairsburg, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.2%

0.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.3%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

37.2%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

21.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.4%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

Van Diest Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Van Diest Medical Center9.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion18.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hansen Family Hospital19.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Trinity Regional Medical Center27.8 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Blairsburg has an obesity rate of 35.2%, which is 0.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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.