Healthcare in Nichols, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

19.8%

Loneliness

32.1%

Lack of Support

25.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

12.9 mi

Trinity Muscatine

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Trinity Muscatine12.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down17.0 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics17.6 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5
Iowa City Va Medical Center18.9 miAcute Care - Veterans Administration5/5
Washington County Hospital And Clinics24.6 miCritical 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.