Healthcare in Laurel, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.7%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
5.8pp 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
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
14.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
28.5%
Lack of Support
20.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
12.2%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
7.7%
Vision
3.4%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.5 mi
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 11.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 13.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 28.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pella Regional Health Center | 32.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
Laurel has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 81.4% 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 4.0 out of 5.