Healthcare in Dawson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.3%

near the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.2%

1.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.0%

3.6pp 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

34.0%

Arthritis

24.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

23.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.8%

Mobility

11.1%

Cognitive

14.3%

Hearing

6.6%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

4

Nearest Hospital

5.1 mi

Dallas County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dallas County Hospital5.1 miCritical Access Hospitals
Greene County Medical Center14.2 miCritical Access Hospitals
Guthrie County Hospital20.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Boone County Hospital25.4 miCritical Access Hospitals
Clive Behavioral Health26.9 miPsychiatric

Dawson has an obesity rate of 36.3%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 74.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.