Healthcare in Iowa Falls, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.4%

1.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

35.8%

Arthritis

29.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.1%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

31.7%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

14.9%

Cognitive

14.1%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

Nearest Hospital

0.8 mi

Hansen Family Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hansen Family Hospital	0.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Franklin General Hospital	15.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Grundy County Memorial Hospital	26.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Van Diest Medical Center	28.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion	28.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Iowa Falls has an obesity rate of 37.4%, which is 1.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.