Healthcare in Edgewood, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.6%
1.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.6%
3.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
37.8%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.1%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.6%
Loneliness
32.3%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.3%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
10.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
Nearest Hospital
10.9 mi
Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Medical Center | 10.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | 16.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Dyersville Medical Center | 16.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Edgewood has an obesity rate of 37.6%, which is 1.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.