Healthcare in Fairfield, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

45.0%

8.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.2%

2.3pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

31.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.5%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

21.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.9%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.2%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.4 mi

Jefferson County Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Jefferson County Health Center2.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Van Buren County Hospital18.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Henry County Health Center19.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Washington County Hospital And Clinics24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center24.2 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Fairfield has an obesity rate of 45.0%, which is 8.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.