Where Kelley residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Kelley, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kelley. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kelley
Binge drinking is the habit Kelley doesn’t win on
25.6% of adults binge drink, vs 20.5% across Iowa, even though more of them exercise. Habits ↓
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Kelley
Kelley runs below Iowa on seven chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (4.1% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.1% vs 3.3%) and COPD (4.4% vs 6.9%). A young population is part of it: only 12% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%). Conditions ↓
Kelley is an active town
Only 18.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
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 Kelley’s 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.
Out of every 100 Kelley adults…
Kelley runs below IA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Kelley
No hospital or community health center in Kelley 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 Kelley; ≈ 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 Kelley adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Kelley adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Kelley 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.
6.1% of Kelley adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Kelley 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 Kelley adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Kelley
Why doesn’t Kelley have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Kelley.
What hospital is closest to Kelley?
Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, 6.3 miles in a straight line from Kelley’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Kelley?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Primary Health Care - Story County in Ames, 5.0 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kelley.
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.