Healthcare in Pella, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.9%

near the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.1%

2.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

5.4pp 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

33.4%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.7%

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

15.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

21.4%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

10.7%

Cognitive

11.8%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

3.2%

Self-Care

2.4%

Independent Living

6.1%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.5 mi

Pella Regional Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Pella Regional Health Center1.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Knoxville Hospital & Clinics12.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mahaska Health Partnership16.0 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Mercyone Newton Medical Center22.1 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Grinnell Regional Medical Center25.1 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Pella has an obesity rate of 35.9%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 3.3 out of 5.