Healthcare in Dexter, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.4%
2.5pp 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
34.4%
Arthritis
25.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.3%
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
15.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
28.6%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.0%
Mobility
10.2%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
6.5%
Vision
3.2%
Self-Care
2.6%
Independent Living
6.0%
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
16.0 mi
Madison County Health Care System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County Health Care System | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guthrie County Hospital | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dallas County Hospital | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 23.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Dexter has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.