Healthcare in Lamont, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.1%
2.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
29.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.1%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.1%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.6%
Vision
4.5%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
Nearest Hospital
12.1 mi
Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Medical Center | 12.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 15.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 15.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 19.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Lamont has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.