Healthcare in Central City, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.0%

1.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.7%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.1%

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

16.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.7%

Loneliness

33.3%

Lack of Support

24.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.7%

Mobility

12.3%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.1%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.3 mi

Jones Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Jones Regional Medical Center	13.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Lukes Hospital	14.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	16.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Regional Medical Center	20.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Virginia Gay Hospital	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Central City has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.7%, near the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.5 out of 5.