Healthcare in Dubuque, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.5%
1.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
32.6%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.0%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
12.5%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
7.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.8%
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
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
3.5 mi
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Finley Hospital | 3.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Midwest Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Health Center | 20.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Dubuque has an obesity rate of 34.5%, which is 1.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 4.5 out of 5.