Healthcare in Kalona, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.0%
0.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
37.4%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
32.0%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
13.5%
Cognitive
12.2%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.4 mi
Iowa City Va Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City Va Medical Center | 12.4 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Hospital And Clinics | 13.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 16.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Keokuk County Health Center | 28.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kalona has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.2% 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 3.7 out of 5.