Healthcare in Colo, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.3%

1.8pp below 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

5.7%

4.9pp 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

37.6%

Arthritis

26.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.5%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.1%

Mobility

11.4%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

7.0%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Story County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Story County Hospital6.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mary Greeley Medical Center13.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown21.6 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mercyone Newton Medical Center25.4 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Boone County Hospital27.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Colo has an obesity rate of 34.3%, which is 1.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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.