Healthcare in Fenton, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
38.1%
Arthritis
31.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.0%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.2%
Mobility
15.3%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.5 mi
Kossuth Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | 14.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 15.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 22.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 28.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 31.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fenton has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.