Healthcare in University Park, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.5%

2.4pp above the national average

Depression Rate

22.9%

0.6pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.6%

2.3pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.8%

3.8pp 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

32.3%

Arthritis

24.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.5%

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

18.3%

14+ days in past month

Depression

22.9%

Loneliness

32.9%

Lack of Support

23.6%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.8%

Mobility

11.7%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

6.7%

Vision

4.1%

Self-Care

3.3%

Independent Living

7.8%

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

2.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.6 mi

Mahaska Health Partnership

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Mahaska Health Partnership2.6 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Pella Regional Health Center17.3 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Ottumwa Regional Health Center19.3 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5✓
Monroe County Hospital20.9 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Keokuk County Health Center22.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

University Park has an obesity rate of 38.5%, which is 2.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 74.6% 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 2.7 out of 5.