On CDC estimates, Robins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns
Robins differs from Iowa on 16 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 15 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Robins. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Robins
Against towns with similar incomes, Robins’ lead shrinks
Robins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, but 71% of the 5,411 towns with similar household incomes ($92K–$153K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Robins is an active town
Only 18.4% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
Fewer Robins adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 14 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Nearly everyone in Robins is insured
Only 4% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across Iowa. 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 Robins’ likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
What’s behind Robins’ grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns, #13 of 140 in Iowa. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is fair or poor health (fewer adults who rate their health fair or poor than 92% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 68%.
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Robins’ median household income is $122,262; among the 5,411 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($92K–$153K), it’s healthier than 71%, about where its income would put it.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
5.4% of Robins adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Keeping up with care
Share of Robins adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Out of every 100 Robins adults…
Robins runs below IA on 3 of 12 conditions and above it on 1. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Robins
No hospital or community health center in Robins 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 Robins; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How Robins adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Robins does better than Iowa.
3 in 10 Robins 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.
Robins and the towns around it
Robins has the best Health Grade of the 3 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robins | A | 33.6% | 10.8% | 11% | CDC place |
| Hiawatha | B | 36.3% | 11.9% | 14.4% | CDC place |
| Cedar Rapids | B | 36.3% | 11.1% | 14.6% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Robins adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Robins
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Robins is better than Iowa on 15 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Robins’ likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Robins | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 13.3%11.1–15.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.1%9.5–12.6 | 12.7% | 13% | Better |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.6%12–15.4 | 16.4% | 15.9% | Better |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 33.6%29.3–38 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 10.8%9.3–12.4 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%28.4–34.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.5%33.1–39.8 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 27.7%24.9–30.6 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 9.9%8.8–11.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 9.9%8.9–10.9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.8%5.1–6.6 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.9%2.5–3.2 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.9%5.6–8.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 11%8.7–13.1 | 14.5% | 11.8% | Better |
| No exercise outside work | 18.4%15.4–21.6 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 20.2%17.6–23 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 29.5%25.6–33.7 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 4%3.2–5.1 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.5–82.7 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.1%71.4–76.8 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 89%87.4–90.4 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80%77.1–82.8 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.3%66.3–74.2 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 81.1%75.2–86.1 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.8%19–24.6 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 29.4%26–32.7 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.8%18.1–23.7 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 7.3%5.9–9 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 6%4.9–7.2 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 4.4%3.7–5.2 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 4.4%3.8–5.1 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 5.4%4.2–6.8 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.4%20.1–26.5 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 10.2%8.5–11.9 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 10.2%8.8–11.7 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 6.5%5.7–7.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 5.4%4.6–6.3 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.7%2.3–3.1 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Lower |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Iowa figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Robins
Is Robins a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Robins is healthier than 88% of U.S. towns: A for health, #13 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 71%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Robins?
CDC estimates 33.6% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.3% and 38%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Robins?
St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, 6.6 miles in a straight line from Robins’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Robins have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 4% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.2–5.1%), against 7.3% across Iowa.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Robins more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B+ to A+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Robins.
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. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. 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.