Healthcare in Oelwein, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.3%
4.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.1%
2.2pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
2.1pp 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
38.8%
Arthritis
31.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
18.3%
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
17.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
24.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.5%
Mobility
17.5%
Cognitive
15.6%
Hearing
9.7%
Vision
5.8%
Self-Care
4.7%
Independent Living
9.7%
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
1.7 mi
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 1.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 13.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 13.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 15.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Allen Hospital | 20.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Oelwein has an obesity rate of 40.3%, which is 4.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.5% 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.