Healthcare in Kensett, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.5%
0.6pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.5%
4.1pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
30.4%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.0%
Mobility
14.7%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
8.9%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.8 mi
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 22.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 33.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 34.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Kensett has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 3.7 out of 5.