On CDC estimates, Conrad is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Conrad differs from Iowa on 8 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 7 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Conrad. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Conrad
Conrad is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, Conrad is healthier than 70%. Against the 10,770 towns with similar household incomes ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 85%. Health Grade ↓
Cancer runs high in Conrad
1 in 10 adults have had cancer (10.5%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. Age is part of it: 31% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%), and cancer is more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Fewer Conrad adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Conrad’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
What’s behind Conrad’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conrad is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns. Fair or poor health holds the grade up (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 78% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 47%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Conrad’s median household income is $73,292; among the 10,770 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($55K–$92K), it’s healthier than 85%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Conrad adults…
Conrad runs above IA on 1 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Conrad is an older town: 31% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Cancer rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Conrad as about how healthy they are.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.8% of Conrad adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Conrad
No hospital or community health center in Conrad 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 Conrad; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
Keeping up with care
Share of Conrad adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Conrad adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Conrad 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.
Conrad and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conrad | B+ | 36.5% | 11% | 13.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Conrad adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Conrad
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Conrad is better than Iowa on 7 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Conrad’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Conrad | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 15.9%13.1–18.8 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.4%10.6–14.3 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.6%13.5–17.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.5%28.8–44.8 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11%9.4–12.9 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.3%31.1–39.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.8%32.4–41.3 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 28.8%25.4–32.3 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.5%9.4–11.7 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6–7.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.6–8.1 | 6.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.4%2.9–3.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 12.2%9.7–14.9 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.2%10.5–15.9 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 24.1%19.4–29.2 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.3%16–23 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.6%24.9–36.9 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.5%4.2–7 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%75.3–82.6 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.2%68.8–75.2 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.5%84.4–88.5 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.2%77.3–82.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.6%64.6–74.1 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.3%72.9–86 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.9%16.6–23.3 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.7%26.7–37.3 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%18.3–26.1 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.8%6.7–11 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.1%5.6–8.7 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.9–5.8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.3–6.3 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.8%5.2–8.5 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 28.1%23.7–32.8 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.8%10.5–15.2 | 12.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.3%10.4–14.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 8.1%7–9.2 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.7%3.2–4.4 | 4.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.9%5.8–8.1 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3%2.5–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Conrad
Is Conrad a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Conrad is healthier than 70% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 85%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Conrad?
CDC estimates 36.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 28.8% and 44.8%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Conrad?
Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center, 11.0 miles in a straight line from Conrad’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Conrad have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.2–7%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Conrad more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Conrad.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.