Healthcare in Dakota City, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.0%

5.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

30.3%

Lack of Support

22.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.0%

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

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Trinity Regional Medical Center16.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion22.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kossuth Regional Health Center24.3 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital25.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Dakota City has an obesity rate of 42.0%, which is 5.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 1.5 out of 5.