Healthcare in West Branch, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.3%
3.2pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.6%
1.3pp 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 PLACESAge-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
34.7%
Arthritis
26.7%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.0%
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
16.0%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
32.7%
Lack of Support
23.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.3%
Mobility
12.1%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
7.4%
Vision
3.8%
Self-Care
3.0%
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
Avg CMS Rating
3.4 / 5
Nearest Hospital
8.7 mi
University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Down | 8.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| University Of Iowa Hospital & Clinics | 10.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Iowa City Va Medical Center | 13.1 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Trinity Muscatine | 21.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids | 23.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
West Branch has an obesity rate of 39.3%, which is 3.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 78.0% 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 3.4 out of 5.