Reeve Electric Association Plant · Photo: Ann Sullivan-Larson · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Bradford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bradford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bradford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bradford
Heart disease and cancer run high in Bradford
1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.6%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. In all, Bradford runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Depression and asthma are less common in Bradford
Bradford runs below Iowa on depression (17.3% vs 20.7%) and asthma (8.4% vs 9.9%). 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 Bradford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bradford adults…
Bradford runs below IA on 2 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bradford
No hospital or community health center in Bradford 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 Bradford; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Bradford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Bradford adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Bradford does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Bradford 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.
7.9% of Bradford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Bradford 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 Bradford adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bradford
Why doesn’t Bradford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bradford.
What hospital is closest to Bradford?
Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Bradford’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 Bradford.
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.