Healthcare in St. Paul, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

32.6%

3.5pp below the national average

Depression Rate

21.1%

2.4pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

8.9%

3.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.8%

4.8pp 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

33.7%

Arthritis

26.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.2%

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

16.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.1%

Loneliness

31.0%

Lack of Support

22.0%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

26.6%

Mobility

11.5%

Cognitive

12.9%

Hearing

7.2%

Vision

3.5%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

6.8%

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

15.7 mi

Henry County Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Henry County Health Center	15.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center	16.7 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	✓
Van Buren County Hospital	22.0 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Jefferson County Health Center	27.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Memorial Hospital	33.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

St. Paul has an obesity rate of 32.6%, which is 3.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 21.1%, 2.4pp below the national average. About 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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.