Healthcare in Humboldt, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.7%

3.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

30.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.4%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

9.4%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.8%

Independent Living

8.2%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

1.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital0.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Trinity Regional Medical Center16.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion24.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kossuth Regional Health Center24.3 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓

Humboldt has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 7.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 1.5 out of 5.