Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Saylorville is healthier than 36%
Saylorville differs from Iowa on 13 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 10 better, 3 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Saylorville. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Saylorville
Against towns with similar incomes, Saylorville’s lead shrinks
Saylorville is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, but 36% of the 6,045 towns with similar household incomes ($88K–$147K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Saylorville keeps up with checkups
It beats Iowa on three of five routine checkups and screenings, including dentist visits (74.8% vs 66.8%) and cholesterol checks (88% vs 84.1%). Checkups ↓
Fewer Saylorville adults struggle to make ends meet
Worries about food, housing, utility bills and getting around all run below Iowa. 1 in 11 adults worry about having enough food, vs 1 in 8 adults statewide. Everyday needs ↓
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 Saylorville’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
What’s behind Saylorville’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saylorville is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns, #47 of 140 in Iowa. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 76% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 46%).
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). Saylorville’s median household income is $117,821; among the 6,045 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($88K–$147K), it’s healthier than 36%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Keeping up with care
Share of Saylorville adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
7.5% of Saylorville adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Out of every 100 Saylorville adults…
Saylorville runs below IA on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 3. Tap one to see it as people.
Care in and near Saylorville
No hospital or community health center in Saylorville 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 Saylorville; ≈ 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.
2.2 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves
How Saylorville adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Saylorville 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.
Saylorville and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saylorville | B+ | 36.7% | 11.5% | 12.9% | CDC place |
| Ankeny | A | 33.9% | 7.6% | 10.5% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Saylorville adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Saylorville
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Saylorville is better than Iowa on 10 and worse on 3; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside Saylorville’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Saylorville | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 16.7%14.5–18.9 | 17.8% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.2%11.6–14.8 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 15.4%13.7–17.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.7%33.1–40.5 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 11.5%10–13.1 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 35.8%32.9–38.7 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 39.2%36.2–42.3 | 35.3% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 31%28.3–33.7 | 27% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 9.7%8.6–10.9 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10%9–11 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.9%6.1–7.8 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 6.8%5.9–7.8 | 6.9% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.3%3–3.7 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 8.1%6.5–9.7 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 12.9%11–14.9 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 22.6%19.7–25.5 | 24.8% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 19.5%17.2–22 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 30.3%27–33.6 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5.2%4.3–6.2 | 7.3% | 11% | Better |
| Checkup in the past year | 78.6%76.1–81 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 74.8%72.3–77 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 88%86.5–89.3 | 84.1% | 87.1% | Better |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.6%77.9–83.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 72%68.3–75.3 | 66.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.7%73.1–83.5 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21.1%18.7–23.7 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.6%27.7–33.7 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 21.3%18.8–23.9 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 9.1%7.6–10.7 | 12% | 15% | Better |
| Worried about keeping housing | 7.5%6.4–8.8 | 9.4% | 12% | Better |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.2%4.4–6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Better |
| Lack reliable transportation | 5.2%4.5–6 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Better |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 7.5%6.1–9 | 10% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 26.3%23.4–29.2 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 12.3%10.6–14 | 12.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 11.7%10.3–13.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | Lower |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.5–8.3 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 3.6%3.2–4.1 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Lower |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 6.3%5.5–7.2 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Lower |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
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 Saylorville
Is Saylorville a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Saylorville is healthier than 69% of U.S. towns: ≈ B+ for health, #47 of 140 in Iowa. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Saylorville?
CDC estimates 36.7% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.1% and 40.5%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Saylorville?
Broadlawns Medical Center in Des Moines, 4.6 miles in a straight line from Saylorville’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Saylorville have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5.2% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–6.2%), 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 Saylorville more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C+ to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Saylorville.
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.