Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Braddyville residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Braddyville, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Braddyville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Braddyville
Cancer, COPD and heart disease run high in Braddyville
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Braddyville runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Braddyville, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Braddyville’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Braddyville adults…
Braddyville runs above IA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Braddyville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Braddyville
No hospital or community health center in Braddyville 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 Braddyville; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Braddyville adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Braddyville 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.
9.2% of Braddyville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Braddyville 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.
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 Braddyville adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Braddyville
Why doesn’t Braddyville have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Braddyville.
What hospital is closest to Braddyville?
Clarinda Regional Health Center in Clarinda, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Braddyville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Braddyville.
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.