Healthcare in Nashua, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.2%
3.3pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
35.7%
Arthritis
30.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.2%
Loneliness
31.6%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
14.6%
Cognitive
14.3%
Hearing
8.7%
Vision
4.6%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.7 mi
Floyd County Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Medical Center | 10.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Waverly Health Center | 13.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 23.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 28.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Nashua has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.