Healthcare in Paullina, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.6%

2.9pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near 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

37.1%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.7%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.9%

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

16.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.6%

Loneliness

31.5%

Lack of Support

22.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

31.1%

Mobility

14.7%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

Nearest Hospital

16.7 mi

Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center	16.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Cherokee Regional Medical Center	17.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mental Health Institute	17.4 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Orange City Area Health System	20.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Sioux Center Health	27.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Paullina has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 6.6% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.