Healthcare in Cresco, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.9%
0.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
36.4%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.2%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.5%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Regional Health Services Of Howard County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Health Services Of Howard County | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winnmed | 17.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 30.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | 32.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Cresco has an obesity rate of 36.9%, which is 0.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.