Healthcare in Northwood, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.2%
5.1pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.7%
2.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.0%
1.1pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
2.9pp 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
38.4%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
13.6%
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
16.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.7%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
32.0%
Mobility
15.8%
Cognitive
14.4%
Hearing
9.5%
Vision
5.0%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.6%
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
3.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
15.9 mi
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Hancock County Health System | 37.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 37.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Northwood has an obesity rate of 41.2%, which is 5.1pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.7%, 2.8pp below the national average. About 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% 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 3.7 out of 5.