Healthcare in Fort Atkinson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.2%

near the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

37.6%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.4%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.9%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.9%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.4%

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

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.8 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	11.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	17.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	18.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	20.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	23.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Fort Atkinson has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.