Healthcare in Cambridge, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.3%
3.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.3%
3.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.3%
3.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
6.1pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
22.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
14.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.3%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
19.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.2%
Mobility
8.4%
Cognitive
10.7%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.3 mi
Mary Greeley Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 9.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 10.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 20.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Boone County Hospital | 20.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 21.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Cambridge has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.