Healthcare in Meriden, 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
22.1%
1.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.0%
1.9pp below 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
34.9%
Arthritis
24.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.0%
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
17.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.1%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
11.5%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.9%
Self-Care
3.1%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
5.0 mi
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 5.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 5.0 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Orange City Area Health System | 27.5 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd Valley Healthcare | 28.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Meriden has an obesity rate of 39.6%, which is 3.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.1%, 1.4pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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 3.0 out of 5.