Healthcare in West Des Moines, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
33.6%
2.5pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
8.6%
3.3pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
33.0%
Arthritis
23.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
7.4%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
31.4%
Lack of Support
21.7%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
22.8%
Mobility
8.9%
Cognitive
11.5%
Hearing
5.4%
Vision
3.1%
Self-Care
2.3%
Independent Living
5.6%
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
4.5 mi
Clive Behavioral Health
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clive Behavioral Health | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 7.8 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
West Des Moines has an obesity rate of 33.6%, which is 2.5pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 75.6% 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.