Healthcare in Mount Ayr, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

42.8%

6.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.8%

0.9pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp 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

38.6%

Arthritis

32.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.9%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

32.1%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

32.1%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

13.7%

Hearing

9.6%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

2.7 mi

Ringgold County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Ringgold County Hospital2.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Decatur County Hospital26.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Greater Regional Medical Center26.6 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Mosaic Medical Center Albany32.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Harrison County Community Hospital32.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Mount Ayr has an obesity rate of 42.8%, which is 6.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 4.0 out of 5.