Healthcare in Wellsburg, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
37.9%
1.8pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.8%
3.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.6%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.6%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.9%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.8%
Loneliness
31.3%
Lack of Support
22.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.6%
Mobility
13.3%
Cognitive
12.4%
Hearing
8.3%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.9%
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
Nearest Hospital
8.6 mi
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital | 8.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hansen Family Hospital | 17.6 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc | 23.4 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Franklin General Hospital | 25.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 26.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Wellsburg has an obesity rate of 37.9%, which is 1.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.8%, 3.7pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.0% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.