Where Battle Creek residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Battle Creek, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Battle Creek. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Battle Creek
Stroke, heart disease and cancer run high in Battle Creek
1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.9%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Cancer is also above the state: 12.5%, vs 8.7% across Iowa. In all, Battle Creek runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Battle Creek adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.1%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
In Battle Creek, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.3% of working-age adults are uninsured (Iowa 7.3%), yet 21.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. 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 Battle Creek’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Battle Creek adults…
Battle Creek runs above IA on 9 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Keeping up with care
Share of Battle Creek adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Battle Creek
No hospital or community health center in Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek; ≈ 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 Battle Creek adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Battle Creek 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.
10.8% of Battle Creek adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Battle Creek 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 Battle Creek adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Battle Creek
Why doesn’t Battle Creek have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Battle Creek.
What hospital is closest to Battle Creek?
Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, 7.4 miles in a straight line from Battle Creek’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 Battle Creek.
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.