Healthcare in Palmer, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

34.6%

1.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

18.5%

5.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

40.2%

Arthritis

33.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.3%

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

14.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.5%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

15.8%

Cognitive

12.3%

Hearing

10.3%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.0 mi

Pocahontas Community Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Pocahontas Community Hospital8.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital19.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Trinity Regional Medical Center23.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓
Loring Hospital24.0 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital26.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Palmer has an obesity rate of 34.6%, which is 1.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.5%, 5.0pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 1.0 out of 5.