Healthcare in Elma, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.4%
2.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
17.4%
5.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
43.7%
Arthritis
40.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
14.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.8%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
39.7%
Mobility
22.9%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
14.1%
Vision
6.9%
Self-Care
5.7%
Independent Living
10.8%
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
11.7 mi
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 11.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Health Services Of Howard County | 18.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 32.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Elma has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.2% 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.