Healthcare in Elk Horn, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.9%
1.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.1%
5.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
4.6pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
34.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
13.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.1%
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
13.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.1%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
15.6%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.5 mi
Cass County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County Memorial Hospital | 12.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Myrtue Medical Center | 12.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Audubon County Memorial Hospital | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Manning Regional Healthcare Center | 21.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Guthrie County Hospital | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elk Horn has an obesity rate of 34.9%, which is 1.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.1%, 5.4pp below the national average. About 6.0% of adults lack health insurance. 81.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.