Healthcare in Van Meter, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.4%
3.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.1%
3.4pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
7.7%
4.2pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
6.3pp below the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Source: CDC PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
32.2%
Arthritis
22.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
Health Risk Behaviors
Source: CDC PLACESPrevention & Screening
Source: CDC PLACESGreen bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Source: CDC PLACESFrequent Mental Distress
14.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.1%
Loneliness
28.0%
Lack of Support
20.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
20.7%
Mobility
7.6%
Cognitive
10.5%
Hearing
4.9%
Vision
2.5%
Self-Care
2.0%
Independent Living
4.9%
Health-Related Social Needs
Source: CDC PLACESPrevalence of social risk factors affecting community health
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital CompareNearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
2.7 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.7 mi
Clive Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Behavioral Health | 9.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Madison County Health Care System | 14.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 15.7 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 17.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
Van Meter has an obesity rate of 32.4%, which is 3.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.1%, 3.4pp below the national average. About 4.3% of adults lack health insurance. 75.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.7 out of 5.