Healthcare in Fairbank, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.8%

2.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.0%

0.9pp below 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

36.0%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.8%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.8%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.5 mi

Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center	6.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Buchanan County Health Center	13.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mental Health Institute	13.6 mi	Psychiatric	—	—
Allen Hospital	13.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fairbank has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.