Healthcare in Dunkerton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.0%

2.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.4%

1.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

37.5%

Arthritis

27.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.5%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.9%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.9%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.6 mi

Allen Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Allen Hospital6.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5✓
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center10.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center14.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Buchanan County Health Center14.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mental Health Institute14.8 miPsychiatric——

Dunkerton has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.