Healthcare in Newell, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.1%
1.0pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.8%
1.1pp below 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
36.4%
Arthritis
27.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
23.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
12.8%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
7.8%
Vision
4.2%
Self-Care
3.3%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
8.6 mi
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 12.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 17.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 29.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newell has an obesity rate of 37.1%, which is 1.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.