Where McIntire residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for McIntire, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for McIntire. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in McIntire
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in McIntire
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.4%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.2%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.2%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, McIntire runs above Iowa on five of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 24 miles from McIntire
The closest emergency room is Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 24.2 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in McIntire, and more people treating it
38.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81.1% 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 McIntire’s likely range.
Out of every 100 McIntire adults…
McIntire runs below IA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 6. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near McIntire
No hospital or community health center in McIntire 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 McIntire; ≈ 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 McIntire 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How McIntire adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 McIntire 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.
12.1% of McIntire adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
McIntire 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 McIntire adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in McIntire
Why doesn’t McIntire have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for McIntire.
What hospital is closest to McIntire?
Regional Health Services of Howard County in Cresco, 24.2 miles in a straight line from McIntire’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in McIntire.
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.