Healthcare in Polk City, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.6%
0.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
22.5%
1.0pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.1%
3.8pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
5.9pp 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
33.3%
Arthritis
23.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.5%
Teeth Lost (65+)
4.9%
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
16.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.5%
Loneliness
31.1%
Lack of Support
20.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.3%
Mobility
8.2%
Cognitive
11.2%
Hearing
5.1%
Vision
2.7%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.2%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.0 mi
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 11.0 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 12.3 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 14.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Polk City has an obesity rate of 35.6%, which is 0.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 22.5%, 1.0pp below the national average. About 4.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.3% 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 2.8 out of 5.