Effigy Mounds National Monument · Photo: National Park Service · Public domainWhere Marquette residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Marquette, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Marquette. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Marquette
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Marquette
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.3%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 21 adults have had a stroke (4.7%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Marquette runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More Marquette adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.2%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Marquette
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (15.5%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (8.3% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (8.4% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 15.1% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Marquette’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Marquette adults…
Marquette runs above IA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.1% of Marquette adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Marquette
No hospital or community health center in Marquette 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 Marquette; ≈ 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 Marquette adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Marquette adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Marquette 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.
Marquette and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McGregor | — | — | — | — |
McGregor: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Marquette adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Marquette
Why doesn’t Marquette have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Marquette.
What hospital is closest to Marquette?
Crossing Rivers Health Medical Center in Prairie Du Chien, 6.8 miles in a straight line from Marquette’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Marquette?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Scenic Bluffs Health Centers, Inc - Prairie Du Chien in Prairie Du Chien, 2.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Marquette.
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.