Healthcare in Peterson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity 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 PLACES

Age-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 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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.7%

Loneliness

31.4%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any 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 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

3.5 / 5

Nearest Hospital

16.2 mi

Cherokee Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cherokee Regional Medical Center16.2 miCritical Access Hospitals
Mental Health Institute16.2 miPsychiatric
Spencer Municipal Hospital19.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5
Sanford Sheldon Medical Center32.1 miCritical 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.