Healthcare in Potosi, WI
Health outcomes, prevention, hospitals, and community health data
Community Health Overview
Source: CDC PLACESObesity Rate
40.4%
4.3pp above the national average
Depression Rate
22.9%
0.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
12.4%
0.5pp above the national average
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
3.5pp 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
37.0%
Arthritis
29.6%
Cancer (excl. skin)
10.4%
Teeth Lost (65+)
9.9%
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
15.3%
14+ days in past month
Depression
22.9%
Loneliness
29.3%
Lack of Support
19.5%
Disability Prevalence
Source: CDC PLACESAny Disability
31.1%
Mobility
15.0%
Cognitive
12.8%
Hearing
8.4%
Vision
4.4%
Self-Care
3.7%
Independent Living
8.2%
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
Avg CMS Rating
4.5 / 5
Nearest Hospital
9.5 mi
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 5/5 | ✓ |
| Finley Hospital | 9.5 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | ✓ |
| Grant Regional Health Center | 11.0 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Southwest Health Center | 11.7 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
| Guttenberg Municipal Hospital | 21.1 mi | Critical Access Hospitals | — | ✓ |
Potosi has an obesity rate of 40.4%, which is 4.3pp above the national average. The depression rate is 22.9%, 0.6pp below the national average. About 7.1% of adults lack health insurance. 78.8% 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 4.5 out of 5.