Healthcare in West Union, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.9%

2.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.3%

3.2pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

7.9%

2.7pp 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

38.0%

Arthritis

30.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

10.4%

Teeth Lost (65+)

28.5%

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

16.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.3%

Loneliness

31.1%

Lack of Support

23.5%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

33.1%

Mobility

16.9%

Cognitive

15.1%

Hearing

9.9%

Vision

5.7%

Self-Care

4.5%

Independent Living

9.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Source: CDC PLACES

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

With Emergency Services

Nearest Hospital

2.5 mi

Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics	2.5 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center	17.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center	19.7 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Mercyone Elkader Medical Center	21.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Veterans Memorial Hospital	27.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

West Union has an obesity rate of 38.9%, which is 2.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.3%, 3.2pp below the national average. About 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. 79.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.