Healthcare in La Porte City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.6%
4.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.6%
1.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.4%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.6%
Loneliness
29.9%
Lack of Support
21.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
13.2%
Cognitive
13.3%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.4%
Independent Living
7.5%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.0 mi
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center | 12.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Virginia Gay Hospital | 13.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allen Hospital | 16.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 18.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 18.8 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
La Porte City has an obesity rate of 40.6%, which is 4.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.6%, 1.9pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.5 out of 5.