Healthcare in Waucoma, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

37.3%

1.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.2%

3.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

11.4%

0.5pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

37.1%

Arthritis

28.7%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.5%

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

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.2%

Loneliness

31.2%

Lack of Support

23.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

28.8%

Mobility

13.7%

Cognitive

13.5%

Hearing

8.3%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.5%

Independent Living

7.6%

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

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

11.5 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	11.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercy Medical Center-New Hampton	15.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	15.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Regional Health Services Of Howard County	22.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Winnmed	25.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓

Waucoma has an obesity rate of 37.3%, which is 1.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.2%, 3.3pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.7% 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 2.0 out of 5.