Healthcare in Garrison, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.3%

5.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

37.7%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.1%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

30.1%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.5%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.2 mi

Virginia Gay Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Virginia Gay Hospital7.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center23.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Compass Memorial Healthcare24.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
St Lukes Hospital26.2 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Buchanan County Health Center26.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Garrison has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% 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 4.0 out of 5.