Healthcare in Westgate, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
38.8%
2.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.6%
2.9pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.5%
near the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
3.9pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
27.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
8.9%
Teeth Lost (65+)
11.2%
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
16.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.6%
Loneliness
30.7%
Lack of Support
24.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.2%
Mobility
12.9%
Cognitive
13.7%
Hearing
7.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.5%
Independent Living
7.3%
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
Nearest Hospital
6.2 mi
Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Oelwein Medical Center | 6.2 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Community Memorial Hospital Medical Center | 7.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital And Clinics | 17.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Buchanan County Health Center | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mental Health Institute | 20.7 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
Westgate has an obesity rate of 38.8%, which is 2.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.6%, 2.9pp below the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.2% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services.