Where Pacific Junction residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Pacific Junction, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Pacific Junction. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Pacific Junction
Cancer, arthritis and heart disease run high in Pacific Junction
1 in 8 adults have had cancer (11.9%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. 1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.3%), vs 27% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.5%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Pacific Junction runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Pacific Junction, and more people treating it
43.5% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. Checkups ↓
Pacific Junction keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including yearly checkups (81.9% vs 77.5%) and dentist visits (73.9% vs 66.8%). 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 Pacific Junction’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Pacific Junction adults…
Pacific Junction runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Pacific Junction adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Pacific Junction
No hospital or community health center in Pacific Junction 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 Pacific Junction; ≈ 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 2 parks and preserves
How Pacific Junction adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Pacific Junction does better than Iowa.
1 in 4 Pacific Junction 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.
8.7% of Pacific Junction adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Pacific Junction 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 Pacific Junction adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Pacific Junction
Why doesn’t Pacific Junction have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Pacific Junction.
What hospital is closest to Pacific Junction?
Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, 9.5 miles in a straight line from Pacific Junction’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 Pacific Junction?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Oneworld Plattsmouth Aka Cass Family Medicine in Plattsmouth, 4.6 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Pacific Junction.
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.