Healthcare in Fostoria, 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

19.6%

3.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.7%

0.8pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

4.4pp 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

36.7%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.6%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.6%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

6.2 mi

Spencer Municipal Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Spencer Municipal Hospital6.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Lakes Regional Healthcare13.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital20.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Palo Alto County Hospital24.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sanford Jackson Medical Center27.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Fostoria has an obesity rate of 36.2%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.6%, 3.9pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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 3.0 out of 5.