Healthcare in Windsor Heights, IA
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
35.5%
0.6pp below the national average
Depression Rate
20.8%
2.7pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
10.4%
1.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
4.7pp 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
36.7%
Arthritis
28.3%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.3%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.8%
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
15.5%
14+ days in past month
Depression
20.8%
Loneliness
31.7%
Lack of Support
22.0%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
25.5%
Mobility
11.2%
Cognitive
11.6%
Hearing
6.9%
Vision
3.5%
Self-Care
2.7%
Independent Living
6.1%
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
Avg CMS Rating
2.8 / 5
Nearest Hospital
2.6 mi
Va Central Iowa Healthcare System
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Va Central Iowa Healthcare System | 2.6 mi | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Mercyone Des Moines Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Broadlawns Medical Center | 4.2 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | ✓ |
| Clive Behavioral Health | 4.5 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi | 4.9 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | ✓ |
Windsor Heights has an obesity rate of 35.5%, which is 0.6pp below the national average. The depression rate is 20.8%, 2.7pp below the national average. About 5.9% of adults lack health insurance. 77.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year. There are 5 hospitals nearby. 4 offer emergency services. The average CMS quality rating is 2.8 out of 5.