Healthcare in Boone, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.4%

7.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.5%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

37.0%

Arthritis

28.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.2%

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

16.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

32.5%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.5%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.8 mi

Boone County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Boone County Hospital2.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mary Greeley Medical Center14.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Dallas County Hospital19.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Story County Hospital22.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Greene County Medical Center26.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Boone has an obesity rate of 43.4%, which is 7.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.