Healthcare in Creston, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.2%
2.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.2%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
3.1pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
28.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.3%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.2%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.3%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.3 mi
Greater Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Regional Medical Center | 2.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health - Mercy Corning | 21.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Madison County Health Care System | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Ringgold County Hospital | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Creston has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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.