Healthcare in Fairfax, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.1%

1.0pp below the national average

Depression Rate

23.2%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.3%

5.3pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

26.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.3%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.2%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

25.4%

Mobility

10.8%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

6.5%

Vision

3.4%

Self-Care

2.8%

Independent Living

6.2%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.1 mi

St Lukes Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Lukes Hospital	9.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	11.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Compass Memorial Healthcare	18.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Virginia Gay Hospital	20.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Iowa City Va Medical Center	21.3 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓

Fairfax has an obesity rate of 35.1%, which is 1.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.2%, near the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.