Healthcare in Thompson, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

39.9%

3.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.0%

3.5pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.9%

1.0pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.5%

3.1pp 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

38.4%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.4%

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

15.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.0%

Loneliness

29.8%

Lack of Support

22.1%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.0%

Mobility

14.9%

Cognitive

13.3%

Hearing

9.2%

Vision

4.8%

Self-Care

3.9%

Independent Living

7.9%

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

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

17.5 mi

Hancock County Health System

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Hancock County Health System	17.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
United Hospital District	23.9 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea And Austin	30.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	5/5	✓
Kossuth Regional Health Center	30.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center	32.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Thompson has an obesity rate of 39.9%, which is 3.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 7.5% 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 3.3 out of 5.