Healthcare in Monroe, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
36.8%
0.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.3%
1.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
35.0%
Arthritis
26.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
29.8%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.9%
Mobility
11.8%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.9%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Pella Regional Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pella Regional Health Center | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 13.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 25.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 27.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Monroe has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.1% 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 3.7 out of 5.