Healthcare in Nashua, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

31.6%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.7 mi

Floyd County Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Floyd County Medical Center10.7 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5
Waverly Health Center13.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton14.7 miCritical Access Hospitals
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center23.0 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mitchell County Regional Health28.3 miCritical 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.