Healthcare in Waukon, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
41.8%
5.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
21.0%
2.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.8%
0.9pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
3.0pp 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
37.9%
Arthritis
31.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.6%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
21.0%
Loneliness
30.6%
Lack of Support
22.9%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.5%
Mobility
16.2%
Cognitive
14.2%
Hearing
9.8%
Vision
5.1%
Self-Care
4.1%
Independent Living
8.8%
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
In city
Veterans Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Hospital | In city | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Winnmed | 16.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 25.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center | 26.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Elkader Medical Center | 30.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Waukon has an obesity rate of 41.8%, which is 5.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.0%, 2.5pp below the national average. About 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. 77.9% 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 2.0 out of 5.