Healthcare in Letts, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.5%

4.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.1%

3.5pp 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

36.0%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.6%

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

17.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

31.8%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.1%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

14.5%

Hearing

8.2%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.0%

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

11.7 mi

Trinity Muscatine

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Trinity Muscatine	11.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Washington County Hospital And Clinics	25.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down	27.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics	28.0 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo	28.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Letts has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.4% 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.