Healthcare in Milton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.4%

3.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.7%

1.9pp 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

35.6%

Arthritis

28.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

19.8%

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

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

33.8%

Lack of Support

24.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

34.0%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

17.1%

Hearing

8.8%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.7%

Independent Living

9.9%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.9 mi

Scotland County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Scotland County Hospital12.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Van Buren County Hospital12.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Davis County Hospital13.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Jefferson County Health Center27.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center29.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓

Milton has an obesity rate of 39.4%, which is 3.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 8.7% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.