Healthcare in Farmington, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.7%

4.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.6%

1.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

15.0%

3.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

39.2%

Arthritis

33.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

20.7%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.6%

Loneliness

31.8%

Lack of Support

24.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

35.6%

Mobility

18.6%

Cognitive

16.2%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

6.1%

Self-Care

5.2%

Independent Living

10.0%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.5 mi

Van Buren County Hospital

Loading map…

Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Van Buren County Hospital	12.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Henry County Health Center	25.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Scotland County Hospital	26.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Jefferson County Health Center	28.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	31.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓

Farmington has an obesity rate of 40.7%, which is 4.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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.