Healthcare in Brandon, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.7%
1.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.7%
1.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
35.0%
Arthritis
26.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.9%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.9 mi
Virginia Gay Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Gay Hospital | 9.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 12.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 12.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center | 18.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Allen Hospital | 21.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Brandon has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.9% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.