Healthcare in Jamaica, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.6%

4.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.0%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

26.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

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

14.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.6%

Loneliness

29.5%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.7%

Mobility

12.4%

Cognitive

12.2%

Hearing

7.5%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

6.6%

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

Nearest Hospital

9.6 mi

Dallas County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Dallas County Hospital9.6 miCritical Access Hospitals
Greene County Medical Center12.1 miCritical Access Hospitals
Guthrie County Hospital17.3 miCritical Access Hospitals
Boone County Hospital28.8 miCritical Access Hospitals
Clive Behavioral Health30.7 miPsychiatric

Jamaica has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.