On CDC estimates, Asbury is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Asbury differs from Iowa on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 14 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Asbury. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Asbury
Against towns with similar incomes, Asbury’s lead shrinks
Asbury is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 69% of the 5,067 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$156K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Fewer Asbury adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 13 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Asbury is an active town
Only 20% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Nearly everyone in Asbury is insured
Only 4.9% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across Iowa. 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 Asbury’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Asbury’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Asbury is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #12 of 140 in Iowa. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 91% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 71%.
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). Asbury’s median household income is $124,957; among the 5,067 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$156K), it’s healthier than 69%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.2% of Asbury adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
8 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Asbury adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Out of every 100 Asbury adults…
Asbury runs below IA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Asbury
No hospital or community health center in Asbury 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 Asbury; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Asbury adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Asbury does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Asbury 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.
Asbury and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Asbury adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Asbury
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Asbury is better than Iowa on 14 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Asbury’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Asbury | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.9%11.8–16.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.8%9.4–12.5 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.2%12.4–16.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.1%27–38.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.3–11.3 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 30.5%26.9–34.1 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33.7%29.7–37.6 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.3%24.1–30.4 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.6%8.5–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.7%8.8–10.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.2–6.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.8%5–6.8 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3%2.6–3.3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.6%6.9–10.4 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.8%9.7–14.1 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20%16.4–24 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.9%17.6–24.3 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%25.4–35.3 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4.9%4–6.1 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.4%76.1–82.4 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 75.7%72.9–78.4 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87.6%85.9–89.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 79.2%76.2–82 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.9%65.5–73.9 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.9%75.8–87 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 18.8%15.9–21.7 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 28.6%24.4–33.3 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20%17–23.5 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.5–9.9 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6.7%5.5–8.1 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%4–5.7 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.8%4.1–5.7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.2%4.9–7.8 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.1%20.5–27.9 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.7%9.1–12.6 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7%6.1–7.9 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.9–3.7 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.1–6.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.4–3.1 | 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 Asbury
Is Asbury a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Asbury is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #12 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 69%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Asbury?
CDC estimates 33.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 27% and 38.9%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Asbury?
Finley Hospital in Dubuque, 4.9 miles in a straight line from Asbury’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Asbury have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4.9% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4–6.1%), 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 Asbury 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 Asbury.
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.