Healthcare in Marathon, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.6%
3.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
38.9%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
24.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.9%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
16.9 mi
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 16.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 17.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 21.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 29.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Marathon has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.