Healthcare in Chelsea, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

13.3%

2.7pp above 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

34.7%

Arthritis

25.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.8%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

33.4%

Lack of Support

26.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.8%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

5.4%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

18.5 mi

Compass Memorial Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Compass Memorial Healthcare	18.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Grinnell Regional Medical Center	20.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Virginia Gay Hospital	26.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown	27.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Newton Medical Center	36.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓

Chelsea has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 13.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.