Healthcare in Nichols, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.3%
5.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
9.0%
1.6pp 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
36.6%
Arthritis
29.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
17.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
32.1%
Lack of Support
25.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.7%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
14.8%
Hearing
7.9%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
12.9 mi
Trinity Muscatine
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Muscatine | 12.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 17.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 17.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iowa City Va Medical Center | 18.9 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Washington County Hospital And Clinics | 24.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Nichols has an obesity rate of 41.3%, which is 5.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 9.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.8% 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 3.5 out of 5.