Healthcare in Luther, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.3%
4.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
5.2pp 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
39.0%
Arthritis
29.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.3%
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
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.3%
Loneliness
30.8%
Lack of Support
22.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.2%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
11.7%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.4 mi
Boone County Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County Hospital | 8.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mary Greeley Medical Center | 12.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Dallas County Hospital | 18.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 19.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 24.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Luther has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.3%, 4.2pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 4.0 out of 5.