Healthcare in Ruthven, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.3%

4.3pp 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

36.5%

Arthritis

29.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

15.5%

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

15.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

21.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.0%

Mobility

13.9%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

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

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.3 mi

Palo Alto County Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Palo Alto County Hospital10.3 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Spencer Municipal Hospital12.8 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital19.5 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Lakes Regional Healthcare23.0 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital30.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

Ruthven has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.0 out of 5.