Healthcare in Dickens, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.2%

1.9pp below the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

34.4%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.3%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

6.8%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Spencer Municipal Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Spencer Municipal Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Palo Alto County Hospital16.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Lakes Regional Healthcare21.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital21.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital33.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Dickens has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 3.0 out of 5.