Healthcare in Marengo, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

44.4%

8.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.8%

2.8pp 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

37.9%

Arthritis

29.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.1%

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

17.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

33.0%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.0%

Mobility

15.5%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

8.9%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.6%

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

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.9 mi

Compass Memorial Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Compass Memorial Healthcare	0.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Virginia Gay Hospital	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
St Lukes Hospital	26.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Iowa City Va Medical Center	26.4 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	28.4 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Marengo has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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.