Healthcare in Bronson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.4%

near the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.8%

3.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.0%

4.6pp 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

31.6%

Arthritis

22.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.8%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.4%

Mobility

9.4%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

3.3%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.0 mi

Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center	11.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
St Lukes Regional Medical Center	13.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Dunes Surgical Hospital	17.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	—
Twelve Clans Unity Hospital	18.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Burgess Health Center	27.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Bronson has an obesity rate of 36.4%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% 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 1.0 out of 5.