Healthcare in West Bend, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

36.8%

0.7pp above the national average

Depression Rate

18.2%

5.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.4%

0.5pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.4%

4.2pp 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

39.6%

Arthritis

33.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

12.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

10.8%

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

13.5%

14+ days in past month

Depression

18.2%

Loneliness

29.2%

Lack of Support

20.9%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

29.9%

Mobility

15.1%

Cognitive

11.6%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

4.2%

Self-Care

3.4%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

13.9 mi

Kossuth Regional Health Center

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Kossuth Regional Health Center13.9 miCritical Access Hospitals2/5✓
Palo Alto County Hospital16.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital20.4 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital21.0 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓
Hancock County Health System33.7 miCritical Access Hospitals—✓

West Bend has an obesity rate of 36.8%, which is 0.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 18.2%, 5.3pp below the national average. About 6.4% of adults lack health insurance. 81.5% 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.