Healthcare in Britt, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.4%

1.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

33.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.0%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

23.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.7%

Mobility

16.6%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

10.6%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Hancock County Health System

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Hancock County Health System1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond19.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kossuth Regional Health Center21.1 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center30.7 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓

Britt has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.0% 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 2.5 out of 5.