Healthcare in Defiance, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.1%

1.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.1%

5.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.1%

1.2pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

41.1%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

13.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.1%

Loneliness

28.9%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.0%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

11.4%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

6.9%

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

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.3 mi

Myrtue Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Myrtue Medical Center12.3 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Crawford County Memorial Hospital14.3 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center15.7 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Audubon County Memorial Hospital22.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home29.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Defiance has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 81.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.