Healthcare in Fayette, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

33.0%

3.1pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.0%

2.9pp below 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

30.6%

Arthritis

21.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.5%

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

18.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

35.9%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.2%

Mobility

11.8%

Cognitive

16.6%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.1%

Independent Living

8.7%

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

Nearest Hospital

10.5 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	10.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center	12.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	15.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	19.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Buchanan County Health Center	25.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fayette has an obesity rate of 33.0%, which is 3.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.