Healthcare in Kanawha, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.2%

6.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

9.0%

1.6pp 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

38.5%

Arthritis

32.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.1%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

16.7%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

10.1%

Vision

5.5%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.8%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.7 mi

Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond10.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hancock County Health System12.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion13.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Kossuth Regional Health Center23.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital26.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Kanawha has an obesity rate of 42.2%, which is 6.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 79.6% 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 2.0 out of 5.