Healthcare in Essex, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Source: CDC PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

37.4%

Arthritis

30.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.0%

Health Risk Behaviors

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevention & Screening

Source: CDC PLACES

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Source: CDC PLACES

Frequent Mental Distress

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.1%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.1 mi

Shenandoah Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Shenandoah Medical Center	7.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital	13.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Clarinda Regional Health Center	14.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
George C Grape Community Hospital	23.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Chi Health - Mercy Corning	30.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Essex has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.5 out of 5.