Healthcare in Clear Lake, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.2%
3.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
34.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
22.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.6%
Mobility
14.3%
Cognitive
12.3%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.9 mi
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 8.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond | 23.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin General Hospital | 28.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 30.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Clear Lake has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.