Healthcare in Oskaloosa, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.7%

2.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.8%

1.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

35.4%

Arthritis

28.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

17.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.8%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

5.1%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.9%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.7 mi

Mahaska Health Partnership

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mahaska Health Partnership1.7 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Pella Regional Health Center16.0 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center20.4 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Monroe County Hospital20.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Keokuk County Health Center23.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Oskaloosa has an obesity rate of 38.7%, which is 2.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.8%, 1.7pp below the national average. About 7.5% of adults lack health insurance. 76.7% 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 2.7 out of 5.