Healthcare in Spencer, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.4%
0.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
3.4pp 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
35.9%
Arthritis
29.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.8%
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
15.9%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
31.2%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
30.4%
Mobility
15.1%
Cognitive
13.6%
Hearing
9.0%
Vision
4.8%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
8.1%
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
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
In city
Spencer Municipal Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Municipal Hospital | In city | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lakes Regional Healthcare | 20.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | 23.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital | 25.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | 34.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Spencer has an obesity rate of 35.4%, which is 0.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% 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.