Healthcare in Watkins, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
42.6%
6.5pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
4.3pp 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
39.6%
Arthritis
30.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
12.5%
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
15.8%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
29.7%
Lack of Support
23.3%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
29.1%
Mobility
13.8%
Cognitive
13.4%
Hearing
8.5%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.8 mi
Compass Memorial Healthcare
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Memorial Healthcare | 8.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Lukes Hospital | 19.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Virginia Gay Hospital | 19.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 22.1 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iowa City Va Medical Center | 26.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
Watkins has an obesity rate of 42.6%, which is 6.5pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 6.3% of adults lack health insurance. 78.9% 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 4.0 out of 5.