Photo: Brandonrush · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Thor residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Thor, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Thor. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Thor
Thor is short on every kind of care federal data tracks
Thor’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care, dental care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
Making ends meet is harder in Thor
1 in 6 adults worry about having enough food (16.3%), vs 12% across Iowa. Utility shut-off threats (9.1% vs 6.4%) and no reliable transportation (9.2% vs 6.8%) are higher too. 15.7% of adults receive SNAP, vs 10% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
Thor is behind on routine checkups
It trails Iowa on three of five routine checkups and screenings: dentist visits (62% vs 66.8%), cholesterol checks (80.5% vs 84.1%) and colon screening (60.8% vs 66.6%). 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 Thor’s likely range.
Care in and near Thor
No hospital or community health center in Thor 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 Thor; ≈ 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).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
15.7% of Thor adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Keeping up with care
Share of Thor adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Out of every 100 Thor adults…
On every condition, Thor is about the same as Iowa. Tap one to see it as people.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
How Thor adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, Thor runs above Iowa.
1 in 3 Thor 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.
Thor 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 Thor adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Questions about health in Thor
Why doesn’t Thor have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Thor.
What hospital is closest to Thor?
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital in Humboldt, 9.7 miles in a straight line from Thor’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Where can I get low-cost care near Thor?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Community Health Center of Eagle Grove in Eagle Grove, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Thor.
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.