Healthcare in Guernsey, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.3%
2.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
37.5%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.3%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
9.4%
Vision
4.7%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.1%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.6 mi
Compass Memorial Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Memorial Healthcare | 16.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 19.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Keokuk County Health Center | 24.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mahaska Health Partnership | 30.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Pella Regional Health Center | 32.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Guernsey has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.