Photo: Jon Roanhaus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mitchell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mitchell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mitchell. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mitchell
Cancer and heart disease run high in Mitchell
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. In all, Mitchell runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
The nearest ER is 21 miles from Mitchell
The closest emergency room is Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, 20.8 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Mitchell, and more people treating it
38.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81.4% 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 Mitchell’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Mitchell adults…
Mitchell runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Mitchell
No hospital or community health center in Mitchell 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 Mitchell; ≈ 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 Mitchell 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.
0.3 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
How Mitchell adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Mitchell 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% of Mitchell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Mitchell 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 Mitchell adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mitchell
Why doesn’t Mitchell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mitchell.
What hospital is closest to Mitchell?
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, 20.8 miles in a straight line from Mitchell’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mitchell.
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.