Healthcare in Colfax, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.6%

1.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.4%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.0%

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

21.1%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

11.5%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.8%

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

2.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.4 mi

Mercyone Newton Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Newton Medical Center	10.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	—	✓
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Broadlawns Medical Center	21.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System	22.8 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	4/5	✓

Colfax has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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 2.8 out of 5.