Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Where Udell residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Udell, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP code 52593. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Udell
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Udell
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.5%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (8.8%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Stroke is also above the state: 4.4%, vs 3.3% across Iowa. In all, Udell runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Smoking is more common in Udell
1 in 5 adults smoke cigarettes (19.3%), 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 Udell’s likely range; Udell’s figures come from ZIP code 52593, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Udell adults…
Udell runs above IA on 8 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.
Walk with neighbors
The easiest exercise habit to keep is one with company.
Care in and near Udell
No hospital or community health center in Udell 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 Udell; ≈ 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 Udell adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
How Udell adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Udell 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.
12.9% of Udell adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Udell 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 Udell adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Udell
Why doesn’t Udell have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Udell.
What hospital is closest to Udell?
Mercyone Centerville Medical Center in Centerville, 10.2 miles in a straight line from Udell’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 Udell?
1 community health center sites are within 10 miles; the nearest is Chcsi Centerville in Centerville, 7.5 miles away. They charge on a sliding scale by income.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Udell.
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.