Zwemer Hall, Northwestern College · Photo: Tlandegent at en.wikipedia · Public domainOn CDC estimates, Orange City is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns
Orange City beats Iowa on 15 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Orange City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Orange City
Diabetes and COPD are less common in Orange City
Orange City runs below Iowa on five chronic conditions, most of all diabetes (8.7% vs 11.2%), COPD (5.4% vs 6.9%) and arthritis (21.7% vs 27%). Conditions ↓
Fewer Orange City adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing and utility bills all run below Iowa. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults 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 Orange City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
What’s behind Orange City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange City is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns, #15 of 140 in Iowa. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is diabetes (fewer adults with diabetes than 93% of towns); the weakest is mental distress, still better than 66%.
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). Orange City’s median household income is $82,122; among the 10,602 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($62K–$103K), it’s healthier than 96%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Orange City adults…
Orange City runs below IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
6.7% of Orange City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Care in and near Orange City
1 hospital in Orange City, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 Orange City; ≈ 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.
1.9 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Orange City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Orange City adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Orange City 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.
Orange City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange City | A | 31.4% | 8.7% | 11% | CDC place |
| Alton | A− | 33.7% | 9.6% | 12.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Orange City adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Orange City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Orange City is better than Iowa on 15 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Orange City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Orange City | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14%11.9–16.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 10.9%9.4–12.4 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14–18.5 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 31.4%25.3–37.9 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 8.7%7.4–10.1 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 30.1%26.5–33.6 | 33.9% | 34.4% | Better |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 33%29.3–36.9 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 21.7%19.1–24.5 | 27% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9.8%8.6–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.1%7.4–9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.4%4.8–6.1 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.4%4.5–6.3 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.7%2.4–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 7.2%5.7–8.9 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%9.1–13.1 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 20.8%16.9–24.8 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 21.6%18.3–25.3 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 25.6%21.1–30.2 | 32.5% | 36% | Better |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 6.3%5.2–8 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 76.7%73.1–80.1 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 73.1%70–75.8 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.5%79.8–84.8 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.4%72.7–77.9 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 69.7%65.1–73.8 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80.4%73.9–85.7 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%17.8–24.5 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%28.9–39 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.1%18.6–25.8 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.2%7.3–11.4 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.6%6.2–9.1 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5%4.1–5.9 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.9%5–7 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 6.7%5.2–8.3 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 24.6%20.9–28.5 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10%8.4–11.7 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 13%11–15.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.6%5.8–7.4 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.5%3.1–4 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.5%5.6–7.6 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.6%2.3–3 | 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 Orange City
Is Orange City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Orange City is healthier than 87% of U.S. towns: A for health, #15 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 96%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Orange City?
CDC estimates 31.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 25.3% and 37.9%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Orange City?
Orange City Area Health System in Orange City, 0.6 miles in a straight line from Orange City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Orange City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 6.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 5.2–8%), 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 Orange City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Orange City.
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.