Where River Sioux residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for River Sioux, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 51545. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in River Sioux
Heart disease, cancer and stroke run high in River Sioux
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.9%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 9 adults have had cancer (11.4%), vs 8.7% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.2%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, River Sioux runs above Iowa on eight of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in River Sioux, and more people treating it
40.8% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.7% 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 River Sioux’s likely range; River Sioux’s figures come from ZIP code 51545, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 River Sioux adults…
River Sioux runs above IA on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of River Sioux adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near River Sioux
No hospital or community health center in River Sioux 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 River Sioux; ≈ 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
How River Sioux adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 River Sioux 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.
9.3% of River Sioux adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
River Sioux 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 River Sioux adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in River Sioux
Why doesn’t River Sioux have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for River Sioux.
What hospital is closest to River Sioux?
Burgess Health Center in Onawa, 15.7 miles in a straight line from River Sioux’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in River Sioux.
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.