Healthcare in Waukee, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.3%
3.8pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.0%
3.9pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
5.4pp 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
31.3%
Arthritis
21.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.1%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.7%
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
14.7%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
21.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
21.6%
Mobility
8.0%
Cognitive
11.0%
Hearing
5.0%
Vision
2.8%
Self-Care
2.2%
Independent Living
5.3%
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
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
4.6 mi
Clive Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Behavioral Health | 4.6 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 11.2 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 13.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 13.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Waukee has an obesity rate of 32.3%, which is 3.8pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. 75.1% 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 2.8 out of 5.