Healthcare in Bridgewater, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.3%

4.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

38.9%

Arthritis

31.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.8%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.3%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.2%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

12.8%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

14.1 mi

Adair County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Adair County Memorial Hospital14.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Chi Health - Mercy Corning17.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Greater Regional Medical Center18.1 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Cass County Memorial Hospital21.0 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Guthrie County Hospital30.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Bridgewater has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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.