Healthcare in St. Lucas, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.8%

3.7pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.7%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

37.7%

Arthritis

29.9%

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

15.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.8%

Loneliness

30.7%

Lack of Support

23.7%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.7%

Mobility

14.4%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

9.0%

Vision

4.3%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

7.5 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	7.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	18.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	20.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	22.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	22.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

St. Lucas has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% 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 2.0 out of 5.