Healthcare in Thornton, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.4%

4.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

23.1%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.2%

0.7pp below 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 PLACES

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

34.8%

Arthritis

29.5%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.4%

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

17.8%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.1%

Loneliness

34.1%

Lack of Support

24.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.3%

Mobility

13.1%

Cognitive

14.8%

Hearing

8.1%

Vision

4.4%

Self-Care

3.5%

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

3.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.8 mi

Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond	13.8 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Franklin General Hospital	16.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center	17.3 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion	23.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Hancock County Health System	24.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Thornton has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 23.1%, near the national average. About 7.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.8% 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.