Healthcare in Iowa City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.3%
4.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.8%
0.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.9%
4.0pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
27.1%
Arthritis
17.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.7%
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
19.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.8%
Loneliness
35.2%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
16.5%
Hearing
5.3%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
0.8 mi
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 0.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 1.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iowa City Va Medical Center | 3.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 21.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 26.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Iowa City has an obesity rate of 31.3%, which is 4.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.8%, 0.7pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.0% 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.