Healthcare in Preston, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.0%
4.9pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.4%
2.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.7%
0.8pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
3.3pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
30.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
16.7%
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
17.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.4%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
23.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.9%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
13.2 mi
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Clinton Medical Center | 13.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Jackson County Regional Health Center | 15.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt | 15.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Midwest Medical Center | 25.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Morrison Community Hospital | 27.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Preston has an obesity rate of 41.0%, which is 4.9pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% 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.