Healthcare in Walford, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.3%

2.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.2%

2.7pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

4.8%

5.8pp 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

34.3%

Arthritis

24.8%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.2%

Teeth Lost (65+)

7.6%

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

15.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.3%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

22.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

23.1%

Mobility

9.6%

Cognitive

11.8%

Hearing

5.8%

Vision

3.1%

Self-Care

2.7%

Independent Living

5.9%

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

3.8 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.2 mi

St Lukes Hospital

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
St Lukes Hospital	13.2 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	4/5	✓
Compass Memorial Healthcare	14.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids	14.8 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓
Iowa City Va Medical Center	20.0 mi	Acute Care - Veterans Administration	5/5	✓
University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics	21.1 mi	Acute Care Hospitals	3/5	✓

Walford has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.3%, 2.2pp below the national average. About 4.8% of adults lack health insurance. 77.7% 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 3.8 out of 5.