Where Lakeside residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lakeside, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lakeside. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lakeside
Making ends meet is harder in Lakeside
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (22.7%), about twice the Iowa rate. Housing insecurity (16.3% vs 9.4%) and utility shut-off threats (10.1% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 18.8% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 6 working-age adults in Lakeside has no health insurance
16.2% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across Iowa. Checkups ↓
More Lakeside adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (34.6%), 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 Lakeside’s likely range.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
18.8% of Lakeside adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lakeside adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Lakeside adults…
Lakeside runs below IA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 5. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Lakeside
No hospital or community health center in Lakeside 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 Lakeside; ≈ 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).
How Lakeside adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Lakeside runs above Iowa.
1 in 3 Lakeside 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.
Lakeside and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake | C | 38.5% | 12.9% | 16.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Lakeside adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lakeside
Why doesn’t Lakeside have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lakeside.
What hospital is closest to Lakeside?
Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in Storm Lake, 2.9 miles in a straight line from Lakeside’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Lakeside?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is United Community Health Center of Storm Lake - Replacement in Storm Lake, 2.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Lakeside.
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.