Healthcare in Denmark, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.8%
3.3pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.5%
1.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.2%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
29.4%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.4%
Mobility
12.4%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.2 mi
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center | 10.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Henry County Health Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Van Buren County Hospital | 31.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Health Center | 36.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Denmark has an obesity rate of 32.8%, which is 3.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 2.0 out of 5.