Where Moscow residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Moscow, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Moscow. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Moscow
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in Moscow
1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.6%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Moscow runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Moscow, and more people treating it
42.4% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.3% 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 Moscow’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Moscow adults…
Moscow runs below IA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 7. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Moscow adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Moscow
No hospital or community health center in Moscow 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 Moscow; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Moscow adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Moscow does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Moscow 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.
8.2% of Moscow adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Moscow 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 Moscow adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Moscow
Why doesn’t Moscow have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Moscow.
What hospital is closest to Moscow?
Trinity Muscatine in Muscatine, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Moscow’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Moscow?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Care, Inc. Muscatine New Building in Muscatine, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Moscow.
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.