Photo: Cutfromthetop · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, North Liberty is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns
North Liberty differs from Iowa on 22 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 20 better, 2 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for North Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in North Liberty
North Liberty ranks #2 for health in Iowa
Out of 140 Iowa towns with a Health Grade, North Liberty is #2 on the seven CDC estimates behind it. Nationally it’s healthier than 95% of towns. Health Grade ↓
Heart disease and COPD are less common in North Liberty
North Liberty runs below Iowa on nine chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (3.3% vs 6.6%), COPD (3.7% vs 6.9%) and stroke (1.8% vs 3.3%). A young population is part of it: only 7% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%). Conditions ↓
Binge drinking is the habit North Liberty doesn’t win on
26.1% of adults binge drink, vs 20.5% across Iowa, even though fewer of them smoke and more of them exercise. Habits ↓
North Liberty is an active town
Only 14.5% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across Iowa. The town has 10 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves. Habits ↓
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 North Liberty’s likely range.
What’s behind North Liberty’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Liberty is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns, #2 of 140 in Iowa. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than almost every town); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 72%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). North Liberty’s median household income is $102,102; among the 8,271 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($77K–$128K), it’s healthier than 97%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 North Liberty adults…
North Liberty runs below IA on 10 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 7% of North Liberty residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis run low partly because the town is young.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
10 miles of trails across 16 parks and preserves
Care in and near North Liberty
No hospital or community health center in North Liberty 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 North Liberty; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
Keeping up with care
Share of North Liberty adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How North Liberty adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 North Liberty 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.
6% of North Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
North Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | A | 30.2% | 6.5% | 10% | CDC place |
| Coralville | A | 31.2% | 8.6% | 11.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of North Liberty adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for North Liberty
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, North Liberty is better than Iowa on 20 and worse on 2; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside North Liberty’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | North Liberty | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 11%9.5–12.6 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 8.6%7.6–9.7 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.9–17.6 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 30.2%26–34.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | Better |
| Diabetes | 6.5%5.6–7.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 23.9%21.3–26.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 26.7%23.8–29.7 | 35.3% | 37.1% | Better |
| Arthritis | 17.1%15.1–19.1 | 27% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.8 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 5.9%5.3–6.5 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 3.3%3–3.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 3.7%3.2–4.2 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 1.8%1.7–2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.4–8.2 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 10%8.4–11.7 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 14.5%12.2–16.9 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 26.1%22.9–29.6 | 20.5% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.7%25.7–34 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 75.4%72.2–78.4 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.4%71.6–77 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.4%82.5–86.2 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 69.7%66.4–72.7 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 66.4%62.1–70.4 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 82.9%77.4–87.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.2%18.5–24.2 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.6%27.9–35.6 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22%19.2–25 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 8%6.7–9.4 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.8%6.6–9.1 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.3%4.6–6.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6%5–7.2 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 18.9%16.4–21.5 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 6.7%5.8–7.7 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.2%9.8–12.6 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 4.2%3.7–4.7 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 2.6%2.4–2.9 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.2%4.5–5.8 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2%1.8–2.2 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in North Liberty
Is North Liberty a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, North Liberty is healthier than 95% of U.S. towns: A for health, #2 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 97%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in North Liberty?
CDC estimates 30.2% of adults have obesity, likely between 26% and 34.7%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to North Liberty?
University of Iowa Hospital & Clinics in Iowa City, 6.6 miles in a straight line from North Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
How many people in North Liberty have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.2%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in North Liberty more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from A− to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in North Liberty.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.