Photo: NPS Staff (Photo Credit: NPS) · Public domainWhere Murray residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Murray, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Murray. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Murray
COPD, stroke and diabetes run high in Murray
1 in 10 adults have COPD (9.7%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 24 adults have had a stroke (4.1%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Diabetes is also above the state: 13.5%, vs 11.2% across Iowa. In all, Murray runs above Iowa on four of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in Murray
60% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.8% across Iowa. Among those 65 and older, 15.8% have lost all their teeth (Iowa 11.6%). Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Murray
1 in 7 adults worry about having enough food (15.3%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (7.9% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (8.2% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 14.5% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Murray’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Murray adults…
Murray runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Murray 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.
14.5% of Murray adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Murray
No hospital or community health center in Murray 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 Murray; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How Murray adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Murray 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.
Murray 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 Murray adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Murray
Why doesn’t Murray have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Murray.
What hospital is closest to Murray?
Clarke County Hospital in Osceola, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Murray’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 5 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Murray?
2 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Osceola Office in Osceola, 9.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Murray.
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.