Healthcare in Farmersburg, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.5%
6.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.5%
2.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
36.0%
Arthritis
28.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
18.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.5%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
15.5%
Cognitive
16.9%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
5.7%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
5
Nearest Hospital
9.2 mi
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 9.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | 22.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 23.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Farmersburg has an obesity rate of 42.5%, which is 6.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.