Healthcare in Ossian, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.5%

0.6pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.7%

4.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.6%

4.0pp 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

36.9%

Arthritis

30.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.7%

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

14.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.7%

Loneliness

29.9%

Lack of Support

21.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

12.5%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.5%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.0 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	11.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	15.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Veterans Memorial Hospital	16.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	23.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	27.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ossian has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.7%, 4.8pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 80.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.