Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Davis City residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Davis City, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Davis City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Davis City
Stroke, heart disease and COPD run high in Davis City
1 in 22 adults have had a stroke (4.5%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. COPD is also above the state: 9.3%, vs 6.9% across Iowa. In all, Davis City runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Davis City, and more people treating it
39.3% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.6% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Davis City’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Davis City adults…
Davis City runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Davis City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Davis City
No hospital or community health center in Davis City 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 Davis City; ≈ 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 Davis City adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Davis City 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.
10% of Davis City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Davis City 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 Davis City adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Davis City
Why doesn’t Davis City have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Davis City.
What hospital is closest to Davis City?
Decatur County Hospital in Leon, 8.3 miles in a straight line from Davis City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Davis City?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Infinity Health - Lamoni Office in Lamoni, 6.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Davis City.
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.