Healthcare in Ridgeway, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.0%
1.1pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.2%
2.7pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.8%
Arthritis
24.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.6%
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
16.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
31.8%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.6%
Mobility
11.0%
Cognitive
13.2%
Hearing
7.1%
Vision
3.6%
Self-Care
2.8%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
7.9 mi
Regional Health Services Of Howard County
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Health Services Of Howard County | 7.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winnmed | 12.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 22.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Ridgeway has an obesity rate of 35.0%, which is 1.1pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.4% 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.