Healthcare in Lehigh, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.3%

4.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

37.4%

Arthritis

30.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.3%

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

15.9%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

32.7%

Lack of Support

23.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

14.0%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.5 mi

Trinity Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Trinity Regional Medical Center	11.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	1/5	✓
Van Diest Medical Center	13.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Boone County Hospital	21.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital	26.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Greene County Medical Center	29.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lehigh has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 1.0 out of 5.