Healthcare in Lakota, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
15.0%
3.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
33.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.5%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.0%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
9.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.7 mi
United Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital District | 16.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 22.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 35.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lakota has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.