Where Bronson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Bronson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Bronson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Bronson
Binge drinking is the habit Bronson doesn’t win on
23.6% of adults binge drink, vs 20.5% across Iowa. Smoking and exercise are about at the state’s level. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Bronson
Bronson runs below Iowa on six chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.9% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.5% vs 3.3%) and diabetes (8.8% vs 11.2%). A young population is part of it: only 9% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%). 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 Bronson’s likely range.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.3 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Out of every 100 Bronson adults…
Bronson runs below IA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Bronson
No hospital or community health center in Bronson 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 Bronson; ≈ 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 Bronson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Bronson adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Bronson 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.
7.4% of Bronson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Bronson 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 Bronson adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Bronson
Why doesn’t Bronson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Bronson.
What hospital is closest to Bronson?
Mercyone Siouxland Medical Center in Sioux City, 11.4 miles in a straight line from Bronson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Bronson.
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.