Healthcare in Whittemore, IA

Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data

Community Health Overview

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

38.3%

2.2pp above the national average

Depression Rate

20.5%

3.0pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

10.9%

1.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.5%

4.1pp 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

34.8%

Arthritis

27.0%

Cancer (excl. skin)

9.3%

Teeth Lost (65+)

9.8%

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

16.1%

14+ days in past month

Depression

20.5%

Loneliness

30.2%

Lack of Support

21.8%

Disability Prevalence

Source: CDC PLACES

Any Disability

27.2%

Mobility

12.2%

Cognitive

13.0%

Hearing

7.7%

Vision

3.9%

Self-Care

3.2%

Independent Living

7.0%

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

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

10.4 mi

Kossuth Regional Health Center

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Hospital	Distance	Type	Rating	ER
Kossuth Regional Health Center	10.4 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	2/5	✓
Palo Alto County Hospital	14.1 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital	26.2 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Pocahontas Community Hospital	27.6 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓
Avera Holy Family Hospital	30.3 mi	Critical Access Hospitals	—	✓

Whittemore has an obesity rate of 38.3%, which is 2.2pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.5%, 3.0pp below the national average. About 6.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.6% 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.