Healthcare in Panama, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.1%

2.0pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near 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

37.1%

Arthritis

30.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

13.6%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

31.0%

Lack of Support

22.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.6%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

13.8%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

8.3%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.6 mi

Myrtue Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Myrtue Medical Center10.6 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Crawford County Memorial Hospital21.9 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center24.9 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Chi Health Missouri Valley25.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Audubon County Memorial Hospital28.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Panama has an obesity rate of 38.1%, which is 2.0pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 3.0 out of 5.