Healthcare in Persia, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.1%
3.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.1%
1.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
4.8pp 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
35.2%
Arthritis
25.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.6%
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
15.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
30.5%
Lack of Support
22.4%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.1%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.5%
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
14.9 mi
Myrtue Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtue Medical Center | 14.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Missouri Valley | 17.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Chi Health Mercy Council Bluffs | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Methodist Jennie Edmundson | 26.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Chi Health Immanuel | 29.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Persia has an obesity rate of 33.1%, which is 3.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% 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.