Where Rathbun residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rathbun, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 52544. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rathbun
COPD, stroke and heart disease run high in Rathbun
1 in 9 adults have COPD (11.2%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 20 adults have had a stroke (5%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 9.7%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, Rathbun runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Rathbun
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (17.2%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (8.6% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (8.9% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 17.2% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More Rathbun adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.6%), vs 24.8% 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 Rathbun’s likely range; Rathbun’s figures come from ZIP code 52544, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Rathbun adults…
Rathbun runs above IA on 8 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.
17.2% of Rathbun adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Rathbun
No hospital or community health center in Rathbun 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 Rathbun; ≈ 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).
Keeping up with care
Share of Rathbun adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Rathbun adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Rathbun 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.
Rathbun 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 Rathbun adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rathbun
Why doesn’t Rathbun have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rathbun.
What hospital is closest to Rathbun?
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, 6.7 miles in a straight line from Rathbun’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 Rathbun?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chcsi Centerville in Centerville, 4.7 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rathbun.
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.