Healthcare in Melbourne, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.9%

5.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.9%

2.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.5%

2.4pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.3%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.7%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.9%

Loneliness

30.0%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

24.3%

Mobility

10.1%

Cognitive

12.1%

Hearing

6.4%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.0%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.8 mi

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Mercyone Newton Medical Center16.3 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Story County Hospital18.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Grinnell Regional Medical Center24.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Mary Greeley Medical Center25.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Melbourne has an obesity rate of 41.9%, which is 5.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.9%, 2.6pp below the national average. About 5.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.