Healthcare in Early, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
2.7pp 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
35.6%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
17.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.0%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
15.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
8.7 mi
Loring Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loring Hospital | 8.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Horn Memorial Hospital | 18.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 28.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Early has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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.