Healthcare in Pocahontas, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.3%
0.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
3.6pp 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
39.3%
Arthritis
33.0%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.0%
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
31.7%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.2%
Mobility
17.1%
Cognitive
13.9%
Hearing
10.4%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
4.2%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.1 mi
Pocahontas Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 2.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Humboldt County Memorial Hospital | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 26.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
Pocahontas has an obesity rate of 35.3%, which is 0.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 7.0% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.