Photo: Brandonrush · Public domainWhere Renwick residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Renwick, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Renwick. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Renwick
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Renwick
1 in 10 adults have COPD (10.5%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 10 adults have heart disease (9.8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.9%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Renwick runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Renwick is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Renwick’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Renwick
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (8.7% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.1% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 15% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
More high blood pressure in Renwick, and more people treating it
41.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 80.7% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Renwick’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Renwick adults…
Renwick runs above IA on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Renwick
No hospital or community health center in Renwick 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 Renwick; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15% of Renwick adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Keeping up with care
Share of Renwick adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
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 Renwick adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Renwick 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.
Renwick 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 Renwick adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Renwick
Why doesn’t Renwick have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Renwick.
What hospital is closest to Renwick?
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, 14.2 miles in a straight line from Renwick’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 Renwick.
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.