On CDC estimates, Roland is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns
Roland differs from Iowa on 11 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 1 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Roland. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Roland
Heart disease and stroke are less common in Roland
Roland runs below Iowa on four chronic conditions, most of all heart disease (5.2% vs 6.6%), stroke (2.6% vs 3.3%) and COPD (5.6% vs 6.9%). A young population is part of it: only 14% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%). Conditions ↓
Roland is an active town
Only 20.2% of adults get no exercise outside work, vs 24.8% 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 Roland’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B− to A+.
What’s behind Roland’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roland is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns. All seven estimates beat the typical U.S. town. The strongest is physical distress (fewer adults with frequent physical distress than 88% of towns); the weakest is obesity, still better than 58%.
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). Roland’s median household income is $79,028; among the 10,790 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($59K–$99K), it’s healthier than 91%, about where its income would put it.
Out of every 100 Roland adults…
Roland runs below IA on 5 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.
0.1 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Roland
No hospital or community health center in Roland 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 Roland; ≈ 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 Roland adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Roland adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 Roland 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.
7.3% of Roland adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Roland and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roland | A− | 35.1% | 9.4% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Roland adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Roland
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Roland is better than Iowa on 10 and worse on 1; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Roland’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Roland | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 14.6%11.9–17.4 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Better |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 11.2%9.5–13 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.7%13.5–18 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 35.1%29.1–41.2 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 9.4%7.9–10.9 | 11.2% | 12% | Better |
| High blood pressure | 31.1%27.5–34.8 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 35.6%31.7–39.2 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24%21.1–27 | 27% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10%8.8–11.2 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 8.2%7.3–9 | 8.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.2%4.5–5.9 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Better |
| COPD | 5.6%4.5–6.7 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 2.6%2.3–3 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Better |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.4%5.1–7.9 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%10.4–17.3 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 20.2%16.2–24.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Better |
| Binge drinking | 23.5%20–26.8 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.4%25.3–35.5 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.3%3.9–7 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 77.1%73.6–80.2 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 68%64.5–71.1 | 66.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 85.7%83.4–87.7 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 73.9%70.4–77 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Worse |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 70.5%66–74.4 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 80%73.3–85.4 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.6%18.5–24.9 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31%26.6–35.3 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 20.1%16.9–23.4 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9%6.8–11.5 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.9%6.2–9.8 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.5%4.5–6.7 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.5%4.5–6.6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.3%5.4–9.6 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 23.8%20–27.8 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Lower |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 9.9%8–11.8 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Lower |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.2%10.1–14.3 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 6%5.2–6.8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Lower |
| Vision difficulty | 3.3%2.8–3.8 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.1%5.1–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 2.8%2.3–3.2 | 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 Roland
Is Roland a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Roland is healthier than 81% of U.S. towns: A− for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 91%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Roland?
CDC estimates 35.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 41.2%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Roland?
Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames, 10.8 miles in a straight line from Roland’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Roland have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.3% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 3.9–7%), 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 Roland 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 Roland.
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.