Healthcare in Postville, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
44.4%
8.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.1%
4.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.3%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
16.6%
6.0pp above 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
33.2%
Arthritis
24.2%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.1%
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
17.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.1%
Loneliness
34.0%
Lack of Support
27.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.9%
Mobility
14.9%
Cognitive
16.4%
Hearing
8.0%
Vision
6.4%
Self-Care
4.3%
Independent Living
9.2%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.6 mi
Veterans Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | 13.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 14.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winnmed | 22.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Postville has an obesity rate of 44.4%, which is 8.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 16.6% of adults lack health insurance. 73.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.