Where Armstrong residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Armstrong, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Armstrong. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Armstrong
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Armstrong
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (12.6%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Armstrong runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 36% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%), and cancer, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Armstrong, and more people treating it
42% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 83.2% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Fewer Armstrong adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 10 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Armstrong’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Armstrong adults…
Armstrong runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Armstrong is an older town: 36% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Armstrong as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Armstrong adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
8.1% of Armstrong adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Armstrong
No hospital or community health center in Armstrong 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 Armstrong; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Armstrong adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Armstrong 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.
Armstrong 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 Armstrong adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Armstrong
Why doesn’t Armstrong have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Armstrong.
What hospital is closest to Armstrong?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Fairmont in Fairmont, 16.1 miles in a straight line from Armstrong’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Armstrong.
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.