Healthcare in Palo, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.9%
2.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
24.0%
0.5pp above the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.5%
4.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
29.1%
Arthritis
19.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
6.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.0%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
24.0%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.6%
Mobility
7.4%
Cognitive
12.0%
Hearing
4.8%
Vision
2.6%
Self-Care
2.1%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
3.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.7 mi
St Lukes Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Lukes Hospital | 7.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Virginia Gay Hospital | 13.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 13.8 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Compass Memorial Healthcare | 24.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jones Regional Medical Center | 26.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Palo has an obesity rate of 33.9%, which is 2.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 24.0%, 0.5pp above the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 74.5% 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 3.5 out of 5.