Healthcare in Carson, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.6%
0.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.4%
Arthritis
27.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.5%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
33.6%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
13.0%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
18.2 mi
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital | 18.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital | 24.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) | 28.3 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Carson has an obesity rate of 36.6%, which is 0.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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 3.8 out of 5.