Healthcare in Johnston, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.0%
2.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.9%
2.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.7%
3.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
5.7pp 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
34.3%
Arthritis
24.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
5.5%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.2%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
10.9%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
2.9%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.4%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.2 mi
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 5.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 6.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 9.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Johnston has an obesity rate of 34.0%, which is 2.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 4.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.