Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Adel is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Adel differs from Iowa on 10 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 9 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Adel. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Adel
What’s behind Adel’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Adel is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #25 of 140 in Iowa. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 61%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Adel’s median household income is $95,250; among the 9,263 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($71K–$119K), it’s healthier than 81%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Adel adults…
Adel runs below IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of Adel residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, COPD and stroke run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Adel
No hospital or community health center in Adel itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Adel; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Adel adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Adel adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Adel adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.6% of Adel adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Adel and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel | A− | 34.7% | 9% | 13.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Adel adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Adel
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Adel is better than Iowa on 9 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Adel’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Adel | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%11.7–17.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.4–13 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.9%13.6–18.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.7%28.9–40.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9%7.7–10.5 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%26.7–33.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.3%29.6–37 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.3–27 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.7–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.7%7–8.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.9%4.2–5.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.4–6.6 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.5%2.2–2.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.7%6.2–9.5 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.4%10.1–16.8 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.7%16.6–25.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 22.4%19–25.9 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.4%24.5–34.7 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.7%4.2–8 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.1%71.4–78.6 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 70.8%67.4–73.9 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.9%82.3–87.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 74.6%71.2–77.6 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68.7%64.3–73 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.6%74.1–86.2 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.9–24.2 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29%24.5–33.5 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.7%17.9–25.5 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%6.7–12.1 | 12% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8.4%6.3–10.6 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.6%4.4–6.9 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.7%4.5–7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.6%5.2–10.5 | 10% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.5%20.4–28.9 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.6%7.9–11.6 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%10.1–14.9 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 5.7%5–6.6 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.2%2.7–3.8 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5–7.4 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.2–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Adel
Is Adel a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Adel is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #25 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 81%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Adel?
CDC estimates 34.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.9% and 40.8%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Adel?
Dallas County Hospital in Perry, 16.0 miles in a straight line from Adel’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Adel have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.7% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–8%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Adel more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Adel.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Iowa figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.