Healthcare in Houghton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.6%

3.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

17.7%

5.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

5.0pp 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

41.5%

Arthritis

34.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

13.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.7%

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

13.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

17.7%

Loneliness

28.4%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

15.7%

Cognitive

11.5%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.1 mi

Henry County Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Henry County Health Center	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Van Buren County Hospital	17.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	21.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Jefferson County Health Center	23.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Washington County Hospital And Clinics	36.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Houghton has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 17.7%, 5.8pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.