Where Barnum residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Barnum, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Barnum. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Barnum
Barnum is short on primary care and mental health care
Barnum’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Fewer Barnum adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Stroke and diabetes are less common in Barnum
Barnum runs below Iowa on stroke (2.7% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (9.3% vs 11.2%). A young population is part of it: only 8% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%). Conditions ↓
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 Barnum’s likely range.
Care in and near Barnum
No hospital or community health center in Barnum 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 Barnum; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Barnum adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Barnum adults…
Barnum runs below IA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Barnum adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Barnum adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Barnum 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.
Barnum and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
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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 Barnum adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Barnum
Why doesn’t Barnum have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Barnum.
What hospital is closest to Barnum?
Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, 9.0 miles in a straight line from Barnum’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Barnum?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Proteus, Inc. - Fort Dodge Site in Fort Dodge, 9.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Barnum.
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.