Healthcare in Union, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.9%

1.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

19.5%

4.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.1%

4.5pp 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

38.1%

Arthritis

31.4%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.8%

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

15.0%

14+ days in past month

Depression

19.5%

Loneliness

29.6%

Lack of Support

21.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.2%

Mobility

14.8%

Cognitive

12.6%

Hearing

9.3%

Vision

4.5%

Self-Care

3.7%

Independent Living

7.6%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

15.7 mi

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown15.7 miAcute Care Hospitals—✓
Grundy County Memorial Hospital15.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hansen Family Hospital20.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Story County Hospital24.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Mary Greeley Medical Center30.7 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5✓

Union has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.5%, 4.0pp below the national average. About 6.1% of adults lack health insurance. 80.2% 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 4.0 out of 5.