Healthcare in Ledyard, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.1%
4.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
16.9%
5.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
42.7%
Arthritis
37.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
12.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.6%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
21.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
34.6%
Mobility
19.1%
Cognitive
13.5%
Hearing
11.5%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.9%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
14.2 mi
United Hospital District
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Hospital District | 14.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont | 20.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Hancock County Health System | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 32.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ledyard has an obesity rate of 40.1%, which is 4.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 82.4% 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 3.0 out of 5.