Photo: Pete unseth · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Mona residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mona, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 50472. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Mona
The nearest ER is 24 miles from Mona
The closest emergency room is Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 23.9 miles away in a straight line. Getting care ↓
Cancer and heart disease run high in Mona
1 in 9 adults have had cancer (10.7%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 13 adults have heart disease (7.8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Mona runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Mona, and more people treating it
38.1% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 81% 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 Mona’s likely range; Mona’s figures come from ZIP code 50472, which may reach past town lines.
Care in and near Mona
No hospital or community health center in Mona 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 Mona; ≈ 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).
Out of every 100 Mona adults…
Mona runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Mona 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.
How Mona adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Mona 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.
8.5% of Mona adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Mona 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 Mona adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Mona
Why doesn’t Mona have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mona.
What hospital is closest to Mona?
Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin in Albert Lea, 23.9 miles in a straight line from Mona’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mona.
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.