Healthcare in Elkader, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.9%
3.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.0%
4.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.9%
2.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
40.4%
Arthritis
34.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.0%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.8%
Mobility
17.7%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
10.6%
Vision
5.3%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
2.0 mi
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 2.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | 16.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 23.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Regional Medical Center | 25.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elkader has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.