Healthcare in Blockton, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.5%
2.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
41.8%
Arthritis
34.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.5%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
31.0%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
14.6 mi
Ringgold County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringgold County Hospital | 14.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mosaic Medical Center Albany | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clarinda Regional Health Center | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health - Mercy Corning | 31.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Blockton has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 4.0 out of 5.