Healthcare in St. Olaf, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.6%

5.5pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.9%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

36.6%

Arthritis

28.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.1%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.2%

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

17.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

32.1%

Lack of Support

24.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.1%

Mobility

14.2%

Cognitive

14.6%

Hearing

7.8%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.1%

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

Nearest Hospital

6.7 mi

Mercyone Elkader Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	6.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Guttenberg Municipal Hospital	18.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center	18.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	22.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Veterans Memorial Hospital	24.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

St. Olaf has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.