Healthcare in Galva, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.8%

5.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

33.9%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.1%

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

17.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.0%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.5 mi

Horn Memorial Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Horn Memorial Hospital	12.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center	16.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Cherokee Regional Medical Center	18.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mental Health Institute	18.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Loring Hospital	22.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	—

Galva has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 74.9% 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.