Where Anthon residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Anthon, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Anthon. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Anthon
COPD and stroke run high in Anthon
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Anthon runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 28% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%), and COPD and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Anthon
The closest emergency room is Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, 21 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Anthon, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Iowa figure falls outside Anthon’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Anthon adults…
Anthon runs above IA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Anthon is an older town: 28% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, COPD and stroke rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Anthon as about how healthy they are.
Care in and near Anthon
No hospital or community health center in Anthon 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 Anthon; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Keeping up with care
Share of Anthon adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Anthon adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Anthon 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.
11.6% of Anthon adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Anthon and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
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Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Anthon adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Anthon
Why doesn’t Anthon have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Anthon.
What hospital is closest to Anthon?
Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, 21.0 miles in a straight line from Anthon’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Anthon.
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. 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.