Healthcare in Burlington, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

35.3%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.9%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

5.5 mi

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	5.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Osf Holy Family Medical Center	25.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Henry County Health Center	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	27.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo	35.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Burlington has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.