Healthcare in Walnut, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.4%

2.3pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.4%

2.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.0%

1.1pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

3.3pp 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

39.9%

Arthritis

31.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

14.3%

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

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.4%

Loneliness

33.6%

Lack of Support

24.2%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.3%

Mobility

16.2%

Cognitive

13.9%

Hearing

9.7%

Vision

4.9%

Self-Care

4.0%

Independent Living

8.4%

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

4

Avg CMS Rating

3.7 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.8 mi

Myrtue Medical Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Myrtue Medical Center11.8 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Cass County Memorial Hospital12.2 miCritical Access Hospitals4/5✓
Audubon County Memorial Hospital24.1 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Manning Regional Healthcare Center30.1 miCritical Access Hospitals——
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital32.8 miCritical Access Hospitals3/5✓

Walnut has an obesity rate of 38.4%, which is 2.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.4%, 2.1pp below the national average. About 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. 79.1% 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 3.7 out of 5.