Healthcare in Milford, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.9%

3.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

35.4%

Arthritis

27.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.8%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.9%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.7%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

6.9%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.0 mi

Lakes Regional Healthcare

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Lakes Regional Healthcare7.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Spencer Municipal Hospital13.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital17.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Sanford Jackson Medical Center21.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Palo Alto County Hospital27.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Milford has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.