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Health in Mystic · CDC PLACES 2025

Where Mystic residents get care

CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Mystic, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.

Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Mystic. How CDC estimates town health

Fair or poor health
18.7%
About the same as IA (17.8%)
Obesity
40.8%
About the same as IA (37.7%)
No exercise
25.7%
About the same as IA (24.8%)
Uninsured
6.5%
About the same as IA (7.3%)
Feel lonely
31%
About the same as IA (32.3%)
Nearest ER
5.3 mi
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
Chronic conditions

Out of every 100 Mystic adults…

Mystic runs above IA on 2 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.

39 of every 100 Mystic adults have high blood pressure
Iowa: 34 in 100 · worse · likely 34.4–43.1%
Better than IAWorseAbout the sameIowa
Getting care

Care in and near Mystic

No hospital or community health center in Mystic itself. These are the nearest.

HNearest ERMercyone Centerville Medical CenterCenterville · 5.3 miDirections →
+Low-cost careInfinity HealthCenterville · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale feesDirections →
4.9 mi
Infinity Health
4 sites · nearest in Centerville
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
5.3 mi
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center
Centerville · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
19.3 mi
Wayne County Hospital
Corydon · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
19.9 mi
Monroe County Hospital
Albia · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
20.8 mi
Putnam County Memorial Hospital
Unionville · not rated
ERRural critical access
DirectionsMedicare profile
32.3 mi
River Hills Community Health Center
4 sites · nearest in Ottumwa
Sliding-scale fees
Directions to nearest
✓ Primary careNo HRSA shortage area covers Mystic itself
✓ Dental careNo HRSA shortage area covers Mystic itself
✓ Mental healthNo HRSA shortage area covers Mystic itself

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 Mystic; ≈ 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).

Habits

Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa

Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.

Get no exercise 25.7%IA 24.8%
Sleep under 7 hours 30.8%IA 32.5%
Binge drink 20.3%IA 20.5%
Smoke cigarettes 16.5%IA 14.5%
0%10%20%30%40%
Mystic, betterMystic, worseAbout the sameIowa
Where Mystic gets moving

Walk with neighbors

The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.

Checkups & screenings

Keeping up with care

Share of Mystic adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.

79%Yearly checkupIA 78%
70%Dentist visitIA 67%
85%Cholesterol checkIA 84%
69%Colon screeningIA 67%
76%MammogramIA 79%
80%Taking BP medsIA 78%
1 in 15
working-age adults has no health insurance
Mystic 6.5% · Iowa 1 in 14 (7.3%)
Mind & connection

How Mystic adults are doing

About the same as Iowa on each measure.

1 in 3Mystic adults feel lonely
31% · IA 32.3% · About the same as IA
1 in 4Mystic adults lack social or emotional support
22.7% · IA 23.3% · About the same as IA
1 in 5Mystic adults have been diagnosed with depression
21.1% · IA 20.7% · About the same as IA
1 in 6Mystic adults are in frequent mental distress
16.2% · IA 16.4% · About the same as IA
The one neighbors can help with

1 in 3 Mystic adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.

Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.

Find a group →

If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.

Everyday needs

Making ends meet

Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.

1 in 9
Mystic adults worry about having enough food
11.3% · IA 12%
About the same as IA
1 in 12
Mystic adults worry about keeping their housing
8.4% · IA 9.4%
About the same as IA
1 in 17
Mystic adults were threatened with a utility shut-off
6% · IA 6.4%
About the same as IA
1 in 16
Mystic adults lack reliable transportation
6.3% · IA 6.8%
About the same as IA

9.7% of Mystic adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.

Around town

Mystic and the towns around it

How health changes across the town line.

Health next door

TownHealthObesityDiabetesSmokingFigures from

Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.

Disability

Living with a disability

Shown without a better/worse judgment.

30.1%

of Mystic adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.

Walking or climbing stairs14%
Thinking or memory13.8%
Hearing8.4%
Errands alone7.7%
Vision4.4%
Dressing or bathing3.7%
Iowa

Questions about health in Mystic

Why doesn’t Mystic have a Health Grade?

Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Mystic.

What hospital is closest to Mystic?

Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, 5.3 miles in a straight line from Mystic’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.

Where can I get low-cost care near Mystic?

1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chcsi Centerville in Centerville, 4.9 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.

Neighbors talk health

Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Mystic.

Town Square →
Ask your neighbors

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.