Where Dougherty residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Dougherty, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 50433. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Dougherty
Smoking is more common in Dougherty
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (18%), vs 14.5% across Iowa. Habits ↓
COPD and arthritis run high in Dougherty
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.4%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (32.3%), vs 27% 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 Dougherty’s likely range; Dougherty’s figures come from ZIP code 50433, which may reach past town lines.
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.
Out of every 100 Dougherty adults…
Dougherty runs above IA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Dougherty
No hospital or community health center in Dougherty 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 Dougherty; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Dougherty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Dougherty adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Dougherty runs above Iowa.
1 in 3 Dougherty 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.
11.3% of Dougherty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Dougherty 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 Dougherty adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Dougherty
Why doesn’t Dougherty have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Dougherty.
What hospital is closest to Dougherty?
Franklin General Hospital in Hampton, 14.6 miles in a straight line from Dougherty’s 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 Dougherty.
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.