Healthcare in Linden, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.7%
0.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
3.7pp 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
39.2%
Arthritis
30.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.8%
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
15.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
28.4%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.7%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
4
Nearest Hospital
15.3 mi
Guthrie County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie County Hospital | 15.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Dallas County Hospital | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 24.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Madison County Health Care System | 24.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Adair County Memorial Hospital | 25.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Linden has an obesity rate of 36.7%, which is 0.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.