Where Bristow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bristow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bristow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bristow
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Bristow
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.6%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.9%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Bristow runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Bristow adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (31.5%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Smoking is more common in Bristow
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.6%), vs 14.5% across Iowa. Habits ↓
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 Bristow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Bristow adults…
Bristow 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.
Care in and near Bristow
No hospital or community health center in Bristow 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 Bristow; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Bristow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Bristow adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Bristow 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.
14% of Bristow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Bristow 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 Bristow adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Bristow
Why doesn’t Bristow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bristow.
What hospital is closest to Bristow?
Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Bristow’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 Bristow.
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.