Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Cromwell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cromwell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Cromwell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cromwell
Cancer and high blood pressure run high in Cromwell
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 2 in 5 adults have high blood pressure (39.5%), vs 33.9% across Iowa. In all, Cromwell runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Cromwell, and more people treating it
39.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81.4% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Cromwell keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (70.7% vs 66.8%) and cholesterol checks (89.2% vs 84.1%). 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 Cromwell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Cromwell adults…
Cromwell runs above IA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cromwell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Cromwell
No hospital or community health center in Cromwell 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 Cromwell; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Cromwell adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Cromwell does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Cromwell 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.
6.8% of Cromwell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Cromwell 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 Cromwell adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cromwell
Why doesn’t Cromwell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cromwell.
What hospital is closest to Cromwell?
Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston, 4.5 miles in a straight line from Cromwell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cromwell.
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.