Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Bettendorf is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Bettendorf beats Iowa on 19 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bettendorf. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bettendorf
Bettendorf keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on four of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (73.5% vs 66.8%) and cholesterol checks (87% vs 84.1%). Checkups ↓
Bettendorf is the healthiest of the towns around it
Its A− tops all four graded neighbors. The closest is Hampton Township (C+). Around town ↓
Bettendorf is an active town
Only 20.6% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across Iowa. The town has 16 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
Fewer Bettendorf adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, 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 ↓
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 Bettendorf’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Bettendorf’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bettendorf is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns, #26 of 140 in Iowa. Physical distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 38%).
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). Bettendorf’s median household income is $100,495; among the 8,516 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($75K–$126K), it’s healthier than 76%, about where its income would put it.
Keeping up with care
Share of Bettendorf adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Bettendorf and the towns around it
Bettendorf has the best Health Grade of the 5 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf | A− | 37.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% | CDC place |
| Riverdale | — | — | — | — | |
| Davenport | C+ | 42.6% | 11.7% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Riverdale: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
16 miles of trails across 28 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.4% of Bettendorf adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Bettendorf adults…
Bettendorf runs below IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bettendorf
1 hospital in Bettendorf, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Bettendorf; ≈ 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 Bettendorf adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bettendorf does better than Iowa.
1 in 3 Bettendorf 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.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Bettendorf adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Bettendorf
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Bettendorf is better than Iowa on 19 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Bettendorf’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Bettendorf | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.7%13–16.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%10–12.6 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.6%13–16.3 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 37.7%33.3–42.3 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31%28–34 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 34.9%31.7–38.2 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28%25.5–30.7 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.1%8.4–10 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6%5.1–6.3 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%5–6.3 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.7–3.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7%5.6–8.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.6%10–13.3 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.6%17.9–23.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 21.5%18.8–24.4 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.7%28.4–37.3 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%4.5–6.1 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.5%76.8–82.1 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.5%70.7–76.2 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 87%85.6–88.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.6%75.9–81.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.1–75.7 | 66.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 84.4%79.6–88.6 | 78.7% | 76.4% | Better |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.6%17.2–22.3 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.5%27.8–35.2 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.5%18.8–24.3 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.4%8–10.8 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 8%6.8–9.2 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.6–6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.7–6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.4%6.4–8.6 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 22.7%20–25.6 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.5%9.3–12 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.8%9.6–12.1 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.8–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.4%3.1–3.7 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.9%5.2–6.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.5–3 | 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 Bettendorf
Is Bettendorf a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Bettendorf is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #26 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 76%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Bettendorf?
CDC estimates 37.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.3% and 42.3%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Bettendorf?
Trinity - Bettendorf in Bettendorf, 2.1 miles in a straight line from Bettendorf’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Bettendorf have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.5–6.1%), 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 Bettendorf 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 Bettendorf.
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.