Where Douds residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Douds, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Douds. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Douds
Smoking is more common in Douds
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (18.6%), vs 14.5% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Douds is short on primary care and mental health care
Douds’ 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 ↓
Heart disease runs high in Douds
1 in 13 adults have heart disease (8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 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 Douds’ likely range.
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.
Care in and near Douds
No hospital or community health center in Douds 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 Douds; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Douds adults…
Douds runs above IA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Douds adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Douds adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Douds 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.
11.1% of Douds adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Douds and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leando | — | — | — | — |
Leando: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Douds adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Douds
Why doesn’t Douds have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Douds.
What hospital is closest to Douds?
Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, 9.6 miles in a straight line from Douds’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Douds.
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.