Healthcare in Cedar Rapids, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

23.8%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.2%

3.4pp 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

33.0%

Arthritis

25.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.8%

Loneliness

34.4%

Lack of Support

25.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.9%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

4.1 mi

St Lukes Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
St Lukes Hospital4.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids5.8 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down22.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Virginia Gay Hospital22.1 miCritical Access Hospitals

Cedar Rapids has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.