Healthcare in Dawson, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity 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 PLACESAge-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 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
21.5%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
23.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny 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 PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Nearest Hospital
5.1 mi
Dallas County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas County Hospital | 5.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Greene County Medical Center | 14.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guthrie County Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Boone County Hospital | 25.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 26.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
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.