Healthcare in Walker, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
34.4%
1.7pp below the national average
Depression Rate
23.6%
near the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
5.3pp 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
34.7%
Arthritis
27.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.2%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.5%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
23.6%
Loneliness
32.8%
Lack of Support
23.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.8%
Mobility
11.3%
Cognitive
12.7%
Hearing
6.8%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
3.0%
Independent Living
6.6%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
14.1 mi
Virginia Gay Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Gay Hospital | 14.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 14.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 14.4 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| St Lukes Hospital | 19.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Regional Medical Center | 21.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Walker has an obesity rate of 34.4%, which is 1.7pp below the national average. The depression rate is 23.6%, near the national average. About 5.3% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% 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 4.0 out of 5.