Healthcare in Prescott, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.8%

1.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.1%

0.8pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.2%

4.4pp 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

36.4%

Arthritis

28.2%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.6%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.9%

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

16.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

23.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

13.0%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.5%

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

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

8.2 mi

Chi Health - Mercy Corning

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Chi Health - Mercy Corning8.2 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Greater Regional Medical Center11.6 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Adair County Memorial Hospital21.6 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Clarinda Regional Health Center29.7 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Ringgold County Hospital31.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Prescott has an obesity rate of 37.8%, which is 1.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.