Healthcare in Blockton, 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

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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.7%

Loneliness

31.0%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.6 mi

Ringgold County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ringgold County Hospital14.6 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mosaic Medical Center Albany26.5 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mosaic Medical Center - Maryville28.4 miCritical Access Hospitals
Clarinda Regional Health Center31.1 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5
Chi Health - Mercy Corning31.1 miCritical 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.