Healthcare in Council Bluffs, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.0%
3.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.6%
0.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.1%
1.5pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.7%
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
18.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.6%
Loneliness
35.6%
Lack of Support
25.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.5%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
15.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
3.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.7 mi
Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson | 3.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Omaha Va Medical Center (Va Nebraska Western Iowa Healthcare System) | 5.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Douglas County Community Mental Health Center | 5.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Chi Health Bergan Mercy | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Council Bluffs has an obesity rate of 40.0%, which is 3.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.6%, 0.9pp below the national average. About 9.1% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.8 out of 5.