Webster County
IowaFIPS 19187
Pop. 36,9991 HospitalSVI 0.34RUCC 5 (Urban Adj.)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Webster County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 9.9% | 9.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.7% | 39.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.7% | 5.7% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 4.3 | 5.4 | ▲ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 10,249.456 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
13
Primary Care Physicians
35.6 per 100k
87
NPs & PAs
238.5 per 100k
30
Dentists
49
Hospital Beds
1.3 per 1,000
$9,656.08
Medicare Per Capita
1381.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Webster County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.3% | — | |
| Obesity | 42.1% | — | |
| Depression | 20.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | — | |
| COPD | 8.1% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 17.0% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.7% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 19.6% | — | |
| Disability | 29.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.34
Socioeconomic Status0.20
Household Composition & Disability0.28
Minority Status & Language0.43
Housing Type & Transportation0.70
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Webster County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Regional Medical Center | Fort Dodge | 174 | Rural |
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.