Where Ferguson residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ferguson, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ferguson. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ferguson
Cancer and heart disease run high in Ferguson
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.3%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Ferguson runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ferguson, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81.5% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Ferguson keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 77.5%) and dentist visits (72.9% vs 66.8%). 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 Ferguson’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ferguson adults…
Ferguson runs above IA on 6 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ferguson adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Ferguson
No hospital or community health center in Ferguson 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 Ferguson; ≈ 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 Ferguson adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Ferguson does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Ferguson 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.
6.7% of Ferguson adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Ferguson 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 Ferguson adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ferguson
Why doesn’t Ferguson have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ferguson.
What hospital is closest to Ferguson?
Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown in Marshalltown, 7.9 miles in a straight line from Ferguson’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Ferguson?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Primary Health Care - Marshalltown Clinic in Marshalltown, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ferguson.
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.