Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Milton residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Milton, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Milton. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Milton
Dental care lags in Milton
58.7% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.8% across Iowa. Among those 65 and older, 19.8% have lost all their teeth (Iowa 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Milton
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.5%), vs 12% across Iowa. No reliable transportation (8.8% vs 6.8%) and utility shut-off threats (8.1% vs 6.4%) are higher too. 15.4% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
COPD and stroke run high in Milton
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.6%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Milton runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
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 Milton’s likely range.
Keeping up with care
Share of Milton adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.4% of Milton adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Milton adults…
Milton runs above IA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Milton
No hospital or community health center in Milton 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 Milton; ≈ 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.
1.4 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Milton adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Milton 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.
Milton 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 Milton adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Milton
Why doesn’t Milton have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Milton.
What hospital is closest to Milton?
Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, 11.5 miles in a straight line from Milton’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 Milton.
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.