Healthcare in Leighton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

19.0%

4.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

37.2%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.7%

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

14.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.0%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.1%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

11.9%

Hearing

8.7%

Vision

3.8%

Self-Care

3.0%

Independent Living

6.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.9 mi

Mahaska Health Partnership

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mahaska Health Partnership7.9 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Pella Regional Health Center8.0 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics16.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Monroe County Hospital21.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Grinnell Regional Medical Center27.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Leighton has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 19.0%, 4.5pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.