Healthcare in Peterson, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.2%
1.9pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.7%
3.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.1%
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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
36.5%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.8%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.7%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
23.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.2%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.6%
Independent Living
7.7%
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
16.2 mi
Cherokee Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | 16.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 16.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | ✓ |
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 20.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | 32.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Peterson has an obesity rate of 34.2%, which is 1.9pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.7%, 3.8pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.6% 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.