Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Hardy residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Hardy, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 50545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hardy
Hardy is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Hardy’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Hardy
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.9%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (8.7% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 15.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD, diabetes and stroke run high in Hardy
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.6%), vs 11.2% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Hardy runs above Iowa on four of 11 chronic conditions. 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 Hardy’s likely range; Hardy’s figures come from ZIP code 50545, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Hardy
No hospital or community health center in Hardy 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 Hardy; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.9% of Hardy adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Hardy adults…
Hardy runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
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.
Keeping up with care
Share of Hardy adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Hardy adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Hardy runs above Iowa.
1 in 3 Hardy 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.
Hardy 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 Hardy adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Hardy
Why doesn’t Hardy have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Hardy.
What hospital is closest to Hardy?
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, 10.5 miles in a straight line from Hardy’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 Hardy.
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.