Healthcare in Mount Vernon, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
31.0%
5.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.4%
0.9pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.5%
5.1pp 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
29.3%
Arthritis
20.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.7%
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
17.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.4%
Loneliness
35.8%
Lack of Support
24.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
24.9%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
5.5%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
6.3%
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
3.3 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 7.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 13.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 17.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Mount Vernon has an obesity rate of 31.0%, which is 5.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.4%, 0.9pp above the national average. About 5.5% of adults lack health insurance. 75.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.