Healthcare in Portsmouth, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.0%

2.9pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.0%

2.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

37.3%

Arthritis

29.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

8.3%

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

16.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.0%

Loneliness

30.6%

Lack of Support

23.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.2%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

13.6%

Hearing

8.4%

Vision

4.3%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.5 mi

Myrtue Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Myrtue Medical Center11.5 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Chi Health Missouri Valley21.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Crawford County Memorial Hospital27.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center29.7 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Cass County Memorial Hospital31.1 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓

Portsmouth has an obesity rate of 39.0%, which is 2.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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 3.3 out of 5.