Healthcare in Whitten, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.5%
3.4pp above the national average
Depression Rate
20.0%
3.5pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
4.9pp 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
37.6%
Arthritis
29.5%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.0%
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
15.6%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.0%
Loneliness
29.5%
Lack of Support
22.2%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
27.5%
Mobility
13.7%
Cognitive
12.9%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
7.2%
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
Nearest Hospital
12.7 mi
Grundy County Memorial Hospital
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy County Memorial Hospital | 12.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown | 15.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Hansen Family Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Story County Hospital | 27.4 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital, Inc | 32.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Whitten has an obesity rate of 39.5%, which is 3.4pp above the national average. The depression rate is 20.0%, 3.5pp below the national average. About 5.7% of adults lack health insurance. 78.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 5 offer emergency services.