Photo: Farragutful · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Big Rock residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Big Rock, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 52745, 52777. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Big Rock
Big Rock is short on primary care and mental health care
Big Rock’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 ↓
Heart disease and arthritis run high in Big Rock
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.7%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (31.5%), vs 27% across Iowa. In all, Big Rock runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Big Rock’s likely range; Big Rock’s figures come from ZIP codes 52745, 52777, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Big Rock
No hospital or community health center in Big Rock 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 Big Rock; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Big Rock adults…
Big Rock runs above IA on 4 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 Big Rock adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Big Rock adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Big Rock 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.
9.8% of Big Rock adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Big Rock 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 Big Rock adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Big Rock
Why doesn’t Big Rock have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Big Rock.
What hospital is closest to Big Rock?
Mercyone Genesis Dewitt Medical Center in Dewitt, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Big Rock’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 Big Rock.
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.