Healthcare in Hamilton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

43.9%

7.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.3%

1.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.3%

0.6pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.9%

3.7pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

27.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

23.4%

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

17.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.3%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

25.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.9%

Mobility

13.6%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

8.0%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

10.9 mi

Monroe County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Monroe County Hospital	10.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics	14.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mahaska Health Partnership	14.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Pella Regional Health Center	17.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Lucas County Health Center	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Hamilton has an obesity rate of 43.9%, which is 7.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.3%, 1.2pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 75.9% 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.