Healthcare in West Point, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
32.9%
3.2pp below the national average
Depression Rate
18.6%
4.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.3%
0.6pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
5.0pp 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
38.7%
Arthritis
31.9%
Cancer (excl. skin)
11.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
6.6%
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
14.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
18.6%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
21.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
28.9%
Mobility
14.2%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
9.1%
Vision
4.0%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
7.0%
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
15.5 mi
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center | 15.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Henry County Health Center | 20.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Van Buren County Hospital | 25.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Memorial Hospital | 28.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Jefferson County Health Center | 32.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
West Point has an obesity rate of 32.9%, which is 3.2pp below the national average. The depression rate is 18.6%, 4.9pp below the national average. About 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. 79.9% 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.