Where Larrabee residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Larrabee, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Larrabee. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Larrabee
Cancer, heart disease and high blood pressure run high in Larrabee
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.2%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.2%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. High blood pressure is also above the state: 40%, vs 33.9% across Iowa. In all, Larrabee runs above Iowa on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Larrabee, and more people treating it
40% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Larrabee is short on primary care and mental health care
Larrabee’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
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 Larrabee’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Larrabee adults…
Larrabee runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Larrabee adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Larrabee
No hospital or community health center in Larrabee 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 Larrabee; ≈ 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 Larrabee adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Larrabee 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.
8.8% of Larrabee adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Larrabee 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 Larrabee adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Larrabee
Why doesn’t Larrabee have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Larrabee.
What hospital is closest to Larrabee?
Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee, 7.1 miles in a straight line from Larrabee’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Larrabee.
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.