Healthcare in Pierson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.5%

3.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.7%

0.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.7%

1.2pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.0%

2.6pp 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

33.2%

Arthritis

25.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.0%

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

19.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.7%

Loneliness

32.8%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

12.7%

Cognitive

15.4%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

4.6%

Self-Care

3.6%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

1.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

20.9 mi

Cherokee Regional Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Cherokee Regional Medical Center20.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mental Health Institute20.9 miPsychiatric—✓
Floyd Valley Healthcare24.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Horn Memorial Hospital25.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center27.1 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5✓

Pierson has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.7%, 0.8pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.1% 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 1.0 out of 5.