Healthcare in Mason City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.8%
1.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
36.5%
Arthritis
32.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.5%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.8%
Loneliness
33.4%
Lack of Support
24.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.6%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
8.8%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
3.9%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 27.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Franklin General Hospital | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mason City has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.