Healthcare in Waterville, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.6%
5.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.4%
3.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
4.4pp 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
38.2%
Arthritis
30.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.7%
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
16.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.4%
Loneliness
30.3%
Lack of Support
23.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.2%
Mobility
14.1%
Cognitive
13.1%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.3%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.4%
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
5
Avg CMS Rating
2.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
10.4 mi
Veterans Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | 10.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winnmed | 26.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 26.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Vernon Memorial Hospital | 29.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waterville has an obesity rate of 41.6%, which is 5.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.4%, 3.1pp below the national average. About 6.2% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 2.0 out of 5.