Healthcare in Ferguson, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.4%
6.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
40.0%
Arthritis
31.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.4%
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
14.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
13.6%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 16.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 18.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital | 29.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ferguson has an obesity rate of 42.4%, which is 6.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 81.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.