Healthcare in Fort Dodge, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.7%

2.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.6%

2.0pp 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

34.5%

Arthritis

27.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.4%

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

17.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.7%

Loneliness

34.9%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

15.2%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.4 mi

Trinity Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Trinity Regional Medical Center1.4 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital14.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Van Diest Medical Center18.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion26.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital30.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fort Dodge has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 8.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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 1.0 out of 5.