Healthcare in Remsen, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.6%

2.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.1%

4.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.8%

near 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 PLACES

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

High Cholesterol

37.0%

Arthritis

30.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.6%

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

15.6%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.1%

Loneliness

32.0%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.2%

Mobility

14.6%

Cognitive

13.4%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

Nearest Hospital

10.9 mi

Floyd Valley Healthcare

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Floyd Valley Healthcare	10.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Orange City Area Health System	15.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Cherokee Regional Medical Center	21.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mental Health Institute	21.5 mi	Psychiatric	—	✓
Sioux Center Health	22.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Remsen has an obesity rate of 38.6%, which is 2.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.1%, 4.4pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.