Healthcare in Malcom, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.7%
6.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
9.2%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.0%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.3 mi
Grinnell Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 8.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 25.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Compass Memorial Healthcare | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Pella Regional Health Center | 26.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 29.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Malcom has an obesity rate of 42.7%, which is 6.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.