Healthcare in Pomeroy, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.5%
4.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
14.2%
2.3pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
40.1%
Arthritis
34.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
15.8%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
30.2%
Lack of Support
22.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
33.7%
Mobility
17.8%
Cognitive
14.1%
Hearing
10.5%
Vision
5.4%
Self-Care
4.5%
Independent Living
9.0%
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
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
11.6 mi
Pocahontas Community Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Community Hospital | 11.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Loring Hospital | 17.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Stewart Memorial Community Hospital | 20.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | 25.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Pomeroy has an obesity rate of 40.5%, which is 4.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.1% 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 2.0 out of 5.