Photo: RifeIdeas · CC BY-SA 3.0Where Raymond residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Raymond, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Raymond. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Raymond
Keeping up with care
Share of Raymond adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Out of every 100 Raymond adults…
Raymond runs above IA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Raymond
No hospital or community health center in Raymond 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 Raymond; ≈ 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.
0 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Raymond adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Raymond 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.
8.4% of Raymond adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Raymond and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Run Heights | C | 42.8% | 13.7% | 19.4% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Raymond adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Raymond
Why doesn’t Raymond have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Raymond.
What hospital is closest to Raymond?
Mercyone Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, 5.9 miles in a straight line from Raymond’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 Raymond?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Peoples Community Health Clinic in Waterloo, 5.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Raymond.
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.