Healthcare in Linn Grove, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.3%

5.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

14.5%

2.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.1%

2.5pp 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

42.3%

Arthritis

34.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.8%

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

14.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.3%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.2%

Mobility

17.1%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

5.2%

Self-Care

4.3%

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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.1 mi

Buena Vista Regional Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center	17.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	3/5	✓
Spencer Municipal Hospital	18.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Cherokee Regional Medical Center	19.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mental Health Institute	19.1 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital	30.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Linn Grove has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.3%, 5.2pp below the national average. About 8.1% of adults lack health insurance. 82.1% 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 3.5 out of 5.