Where Ventura residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Ventura, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Ventura. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Ventura
Arthritis, heart disease and cancer run high in Ventura
1 in 3 adults have arthritis (35.7%), vs 27% across Iowa. 1 in 12 adults have heart disease (8.4%), vs 6.6% across Iowa. Cancer is also above the state: 11%, vs 8.7% across Iowa. In all, Ventura runs above Iowa on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
More high blood pressure in Ventura, and more people treating it
40.2% of adults have high blood pressure (Iowa 33.9%), but 82.1% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.8% statewide. 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 Ventura’s likely range.
Out of every 100 Ventura adults…
Ventura runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Ventura adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Care in and near Ventura
No hospital or community health center in Ventura 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 Ventura; ≈ 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).
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.1 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves
How Ventura adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
3 in 10 Ventura 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.
9.9% of Ventura adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Ventura 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 Ventura adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Ventura
Why doesn’t Ventura have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Ventura.
What hospital is closest to Ventura?
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center in Mason City, 12.7 miles in a straight line from Ventura’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. Medicare rates it 2 of 5 stars.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Ventura.
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.