Healthcare in Hancock, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.3%
2.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
31.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.2%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
24.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.6%
Mobility
16.4%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
3.6 / 5
Nearest Hospital
17.9 mi
Myrtue Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtue Medical Center | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Cass County Memorial Hospital | 18.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Montgomery County Memorial Hospital | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Hancock has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.6 out of 5.