Healthcare in Pulaski, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.7%

1.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.7%

1.8pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.8%

1.1pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.8%

Arthritis

27.9%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

17.6%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.7%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

23.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.3%

Mobility

12.6%

Cognitive

14.0%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

4.0%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.8 mi

Davis County Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Davis County Hospital	7.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Scotland County Hospital	15.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Van Buren County Hospital	18.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center	25.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Jefferson County Health Center	29.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Pulaski has an obesity rate of 37.7%, which is 1.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.1% 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.