Photo: Bill Whittaker · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Argyle residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Argyle, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Argyle. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Argyle
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Argyle
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (10.5%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.4%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Argyle runs above Iowa on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Argyle, and more people treating it
43.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 83.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
The nearest ER is 25 miles from Argyle
The closest emergency room is Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, 24.7 miles away in a straight line. For everyday care, Northeast Missouri Health Council is closer (10 mi) and charges on a sliding scale. Getting care ↓
Argyle adults report less mental distress
Frequent mental distress (13.9% vs 16.4%) and depression (17.2% vs 20.7%) both run below Iowa. Mind & connection ↓
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 Argyle’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Argyle adults…
Argyle runs below IA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 8. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Argyle adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Argyle
No hospital or community health center in Argyle 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 Argyle; ≈ 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).
How Argyle adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Argyle does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Argyle 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.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.8% of Argyle adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Argyle 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 Argyle adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Argyle
Why doesn’t Argyle have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Argyle.
What hospital is closest to Argyle?
Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, 24.7 miles in a straight line from Argyle’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Argyle?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Kahoka Dental in Kahoka, 10.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Argyle.
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.