Where Dayton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dayton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Dayton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dayton
Cancer, heart disease and stroke run high in Dayton
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.1%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Dayton runs above Iowa on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Dayton, and more people treating it
39.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Dayton is short on primary care and mental health care
Dayton’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Dayton’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Dayton adults…
Dayton runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Dayton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Dayton
1 community health center in Dayton, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Dayton; ≈ 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.
0.2 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Dayton adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Dayton 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.
8.9% of Dayton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Dayton 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 Dayton adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Dayton
Why doesn’t Dayton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dayton.
What hospital is closest to Dayton?
Trinity Regional Medical Center in Fort Dodge, 17.0 miles in a straight line from Dayton’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Dayton?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Dayton in Dayton, 0.2 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Dayton.
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.