Healthcare in Castalia, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

37.8%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

29.7%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.3%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

12.4%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.1 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	11.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Veterans Memorial Hospital	14.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	18.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	23.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	28.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Castalia has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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.