Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Sandusky residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Sandusky, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Sandusky. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Sandusky
Heart disease, stroke and COPD run high in Sandusky
1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. 1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.4%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. COPD is also above the state: 9.2%, vs 6.9% across Iowa. In all, Sandusky runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 26% of residents are 65 or older (Iowa 18%), and heart disease, stroke and COPD are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Sandusky
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.5%), 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 Sandusky’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Sandusky adults…
Sandusky runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Sandusky is an older town: 26% of residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Sandusky as about how healthy they are.
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.
Care in and near Sandusky
No hospital or community health center in Sandusky 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 Sandusky; ≈ 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 Sandusky adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Sandusky adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Sandusky 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.
12.3% of Sandusky adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Sandusky and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keokuk | D | 39.9% | 14.6% | 20.8% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Sandusky adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Sandusky
Why doesn’t Sandusky have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Sandusky.
What hospital is closest to Sandusky?
Memorial Hospital in Carthage, 14.9 miles in a straight line from Sandusky’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
Where can I get low-cost care near Sandusky?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is CHC/Seia Keokuk Clinic in Keokuk, 3.4 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Sandusky.
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.