Where Rockford residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Rockford, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rockford. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rockford
COPD and stroke run high in Rockford
1 in 12 adults have COPD (8.5%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 26 adults have had a stroke (3.8%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Rockford
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.9%), vs 14.5% 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 Rockford’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Rockford adults…
Rockford runs above IA on 3 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
Care in and near Rockford
No hospital or community health center in Rockford 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 Rockford; ≈ 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 Rockford adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Rockford adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Rockford 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.
11.8% of Rockford adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Rockford 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 Rockford adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Rockford
Why doesn’t Rockford have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Rockford.
What hospital is closest to Rockford?
Floyd County Medical Center in Charles City, 13.4 miles in a straight line from Rockford’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 Rockford.
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.