Healthcare in Dow City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.8%
3.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.5%
4.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
2.4pp 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
36.9%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.8%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.5%
Loneliness
33.3%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.4%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.1 mi
Crawford County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County Memorial Hospital | 10.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Myrtue Medical Center | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Manning Regional Healthcare Center | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Horn Memorial Hospital | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Burgess Health Center | 30.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dow City has an obesity rate of 39.8%, which is 3.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 8.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.