Healthcare in Cherokee, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.8%
6.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.6%
3.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
41.0%
Arthritis
33.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
21.6%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
35.2%
Mobility
19.4%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
11.0%
Vision
6.7%
Self-Care
5.4%
Independent Living
10.5%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
0.5 mi
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 0.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 0.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 20.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Horn Memorial Hospital | 29.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd Valley Healthcare | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cherokee has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.