Photo: Ashton B Crew · CC BY 3.0Where Preston residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Preston, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Preston. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Preston
COPD and stroke run high in Preston
1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.7%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 25 adults have had a stroke (4%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Preston runs above Iowa on three of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Preston is short on primary care and mental health care
Preston’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Preston sleeps less
38.2% of adults sleep under 7 hours a night, vs 32.5% across Iowa. 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 Preston’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Preston adults…
Preston runs above IA on 5 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Preston
No hospital or community health center in Preston 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 Preston; ≈ 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.
1.1 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Preston adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Preston adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Preston 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.
11.5% of Preston adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Preston 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 Preston adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Preston
Why doesn’t Preston have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Preston.
What hospital is closest to Preston?
Jackson County Regional Health Center in Maquoketa, 14.3 miles in a straight line from Preston’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Preston.
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.