Healthcare in Blakesburg, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.0%

3.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

39.8%

Arthritis

32.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.0%

Mobility

16.3%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

10.6 mi

Monroe County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Monroe County Hospital10.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center12.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Davis County Hospital19.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mahaska Health Partnership21.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center22.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Blakesburg has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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.