Healthcare in Lacona, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.2%

3.1pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.0%

1.9pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.7%

4.9pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

27.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.5%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

30.9%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.4%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

12.4%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

6.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.7 mi

Lucas County Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Lucas County Health Center	11.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics	16.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Clarke County Hospital	22.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi	29.9 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Pella Regional Health Center	29.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓

Lacona has an obesity rate of 39.2%, which is 3.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% 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 3.5 out of 5.