Healthcare in Fertile, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.1%
2.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below 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
38.3%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.4%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
30.0%
Lack of Support
21.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.8%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
11.9%
Hearing
8.5%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.5 mi
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 28.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 30.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond | 30.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fertile has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.