Healthcare in Lu Verne, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.7%

3.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.1%

1.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

33.9%

Arthritis

26.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.1%

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

18.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.1%

Loneliness

32.2%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.3%

Mobility

12.9%

Cognitive

15.0%

Hearing

7.6%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.6%

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

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.3 mi

Kossuth Regional Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kossuth Regional Health Center13.3 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital15.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hancock County Health System19.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion20.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond23.8 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Lu Verne has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 6.9% of adults lack health insurance. 76.5% 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 2.0 out of 5.