Photo: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Lockridge residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Lockridge, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Lockridge. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Lockridge
COPD, diabetes and heart disease run high in Lockridge
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.9%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 7 adults have diabetes (13.8%), vs 11.2% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Lockridge runs above Iowa on nine of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Lockridge
61.1% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.8% across Iowa. Among those 65 and older, 17% have lost all their teeth (Iowa 11.6%). Checkups ↓
More high blood pressure in Lockridge, and more people treating it
40.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 80.8% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
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 Lockridge’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Lockridge adults…
Lockridge runs above IA on 11 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Lockridge adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Lockridge
No hospital or community health center in Lockridge 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 Lockridge; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Lockridge adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Lockridge 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.
10.2% of Lockridge adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Lockridge 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 Lockridge adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Lockridge
Why doesn’t Lockridge have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Lockridge.
What hospital is closest to Lockridge?
Henry County Health Center in Mount Pleasant, 10.3 miles in a straight line from Lockridge’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 Lockridge.
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.