Healthcare in Chester, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.6%

1.0pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

24.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

16.4%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.5%

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

2.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.1 mi

Regional Health Services Of Howard County

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	15.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mitchell County Regional Health	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	27.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	30.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Floyd County Medical Center	32.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Chester has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 9.6% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.5 out of 5.