Healthcare in Rockford, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.7%
1.8pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.6%
0.7pp above 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
37.2%
Arthritis
30.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
14.9%
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
17.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.7%
Loneliness
32.4%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.6%
Mobility
14.8%
Cognitive
14.6%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
4.0%
Independent Living
8.3%
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
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.5 mi
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center | 14.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Floyd County Medical Center | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mitchell County Regional Health | 18.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | — |
| Franklin General Hospital | 25.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton | 31.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Rockford has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.7%, 1.8pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.0 out of 5.