Healthcare in Lenox, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.6%

3.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.3%

4.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

11.6%

1.0pp above 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

38.9%

Arthritis

31.3%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.6%

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

15.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.3%

Loneliness

32.4%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.7%

Mobility

17.0%

Cognitive

14.2%

Hearing

9.8%

Vision

5.6%

Self-Care

4.1%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

14.0 mi

Chi Health - Mercy Corning

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Chi Health - Mercy Corning	14.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Greater Regional Medical Center	15.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Ringgold County Hospital	22.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Clarinda Regional Health Center	27.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	4/5	✓
Adair County Memorial Hospital	29.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Lenox has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 11.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.