Healthcare in Denison, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.3%

8.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.8%

2.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

19.2%

8.6pp above 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

35.0%

Arthritis

25.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.0%

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

17.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

36.1%

Lack of Support

27.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.2%

Mobility

17.3%

Cognitive

17.8%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

7.9%

Self-Care

5.4%

Independent Living

10.3%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.0 mi

Crawford County Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Crawford County Memorial Hospital	1.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center	17.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—
Horn Memorial Hospital	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Anthony Regional Hospital & Nursing Home	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Myrtue Medical Center	25.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Denison has an obesity rate of 44.3%, which is 8.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 19.2% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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.