Healthcare in Fonda, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.8%
4.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.8%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
1.4pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.9%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.8%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.4%
Mobility
13.1%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
Pocahontas Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 12.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 12.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 16.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital | 22.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Humboldt County Memorial Hospital | 32.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Fonda has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.8%, 4.7pp below the national average. About 9.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 3.0 out of 5.