Healthcare in Lawler, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.9%

4.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

35.9%

Arthritis

29.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.8%

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

18.9%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.8%

Mobility

13.4%

Cognitive

13.1%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.2%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

9.0 mi

Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	9.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	16.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	17.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	20.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Floyd County Medical Center	25.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓

Lawler has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.9%, 4.6pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% 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.