Healthcare in New London, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

29.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.7%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

14.3%

Cognitive

14.4%

Hearing

8.5%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

3.8%

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

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.9 mi

Henry County Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Henry County Health Center	10.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	11.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Jefferson County Health Center	28.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Van Buren County Hospital	30.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Washington County Hospital And Clinics	30.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

New London has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.