Healthcare in Mason City, NE
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
39.7%
3.6pp above the national average
Depression Rate
16.3%
7.2pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
11.4%
0.5pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
2.6pp 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
33.7%
Arthritis
26.8%
Cancer (excl. skin)
9.8%
Teeth Lost (65+)
10.2%
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
13.2%
14+ days in past month
Depression
16.3%
Loneliness
28.8%
Lack of Support
19.6%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
26.7%
Mobility
12.3%
Cognitive
11.3%
Hearing
8.2%
Vision
4.1%
Self-Care
3.2%
Independent Living
6.7%
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
4.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
20.7 mi
Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennie M Melham Memorial Medical Center | 20.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Valley County Health System | 32.3 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Callaway District Hospital | 34.9 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Kearney Regional Medical Center | 35.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Lexington Regional Health Center | 35.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Mason City has an obesity rate of 39.7%, which is 3.6pp above the national average. The depression rate is 16.3%, 7.2pp below the national average. About 8.0% of adults lack health insurance. 76.6% 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 4.0 out of 5.