Healthcare in Newton, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.9%
2.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.9%
1.0pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
2.8pp 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
37.2%
Arthritis
30.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.1%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
30.9%
Lack of Support
23.8%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.0%
Mobility
16.1%
Cognitive
15.1%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.9%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
1.0 mi
Mercyone Newton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Newton Medical Center | 1.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Pella Regional Health Center | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 25.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Knoxville Hospital & Clinics | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Newton has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 7.8% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.