Healthcare in Des Moines, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.4%
3.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.2%
1.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
10.6%
near 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
34.5%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.2%
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
19.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.2%
Loneliness
35.9%
Lack of Support
26.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.5%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
16.2%
Hearing
6.6%
Vision
5.5%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.7%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 2.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 5.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 10.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Des Moines has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.2%, 1.3pp below the national average. About 10.6% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% 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 2.8 out of 5.