Healthcare in Harlan, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.4%

3.2pp 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

39.0%

Arthritis

32.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.2%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

23.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.8%

Mobility

16.0%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

5.0%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.5%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Myrtue Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Myrtue Medical Center1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Audubon County Memorial Hospital22.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center22.6 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Cass County Memorial Hospital23.1 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Crawford County Memorial Hospital26.4 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Harlan has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.