Healthcare in Whiting, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.8%
4.7pp above the national average
Depression Rate
19.4%
4.1pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
13.4%
1.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
3.8pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
31.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.7%
Teeth Lost (65+)
8.7%
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
15.1%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.4%
Loneliness
31.5%
Lack of Support
22.1%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.7%
Mobility
15.9%
Cognitive
13.0%
Hearing
9.6%
Vision
5.2%
Self-Care
3.8%
Independent Living
7.9%
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
1.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.8 mi
Burgess Health Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgess Health Center | 7.8 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Twelve Clans Unity Hospital | 18.3 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center | 28.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
| Pender Community Hospital | 29.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center | 31.0 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 1/5 | ✓ |
Whiting has an obesity rate of 40.8%, which is 4.7pp above the national average. The depression rate is 19.4%, 4.1pp below the national average. About 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. 80.7% 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 1.0 out of 5.