Healthcare in Ventura, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

41.7%

5.6pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.5%

2.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.6%

1.7pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

5.9%

4.7pp 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

39.4%

Arthritis

35.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

11.0%

Teeth Lost (65+)

12.0%

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

15.4%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.5%

Loneliness

30.4%

Lack of Support

22.3%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

30.5%

Mobility

15.3%

Cognitive

12.7%

Hearing

9.1%

Vision

4.7%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

7.7%

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

13.5 mi

Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center	13.5 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Hancock County Health System	17.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Belmond	21.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Franklin General Hospital	29.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion	30.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Ventura has an obesity rate of 41.7%, which is 5.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.5%, 2.0pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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.