Healthcare in Laurens, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.5%
3.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.7%
1.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.8%
1.8pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.4%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
17.7%
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
16.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.5%
Loneliness
32.5%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.4%
Mobility
17.0%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.6%
Self-Care
4.6%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
11.6 mi
Pocahontas Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 20.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 26.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Laurens has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 8.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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.