Photo: Vycl1994 · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Hull beats Iowa on 7 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Hull. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Hull
What’s behind Hull’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is no exercise, still better than 73%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Hull’s median household income is $72,344; among the 10,702 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($54K–$90K), it’s healthier than 98%, about where its income would put it.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.4% of Hull adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Hull adults…
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Care in and near Hull
No hospital or community health center in Hull 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 Hull; ≈ 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.
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Keeping up with care
Share of Hull adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Hull adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Hull adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Hull and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | A | 31.9% | 9.4% | 11.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Hull adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Hull
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Hull is better than Iowa on 7 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Hull’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Hull | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.5%11.8–17.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–13.2 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.5%12.6–16.8 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.9%25.8–38.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%8–11.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 32.9%29.1–36.8 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.4%31.5–39.6 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 23.9%21.1–27.1 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.3%8.2–10.6 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.4%8.4–10.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6%5.2–7.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–7 | 6.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3%2.5–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.3%5–7.7 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11.5%8.9–14.5 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.1%17.8–26.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 20.4%17.1–24 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 26.5%22–31.2 | 32.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.3%5.6–9.5 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.8%74.2–81.1 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 69.8%66.6–72.7 | 66.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.4%82.9–87.7 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 77.3%74.4–79.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%62.9–71.7 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.5%74.1–85.8 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 19.3%16.4–22.6 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.2%27.5–37.4 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.4%18.8–26.5 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8.9%6.8–11.4 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6–9.4 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.8%3.8–5.8 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.3–6.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.4%4.7–8.5 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.9%21–29.4 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.9%8.8–13.4 | 12.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.9%9.9–14.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.3%6.3–8.5 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3–4.3 | 4.3% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.2–7.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.2–3.3 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Hull
Is Hull a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Hull is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 98%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Hull?
CDC estimates 31.9% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.8% and 38.5%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Hull?
Hegg Memorial Health Center in Rock Valley, 7.7 miles in a straight line from Hull’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Hull have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.6–9.5%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Hull more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Hull.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.