Photo: PopePompus · CC BY-SA 4.0Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, West Burlington is healthier than 79%
West Burlington differs from Iowa on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Burlington. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Burlington
West Burlington is healthier than its income would predict
Against all U.S. towns, West Burlington is healthier than 38%. Against the 5,225 towns with similar household incomes ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 79%. Health Grade ↓
Stroke, COPD and heart disease run high in West Burlington
1 in 23 adults have had a stroke (4.3%), vs 3.3% across Iowa. 1 in 11 adults have COPD (8.8%), vs 6.9% across Iowa. Heart disease is also above the state: 8.3%, vs 6.6% across Iowa. In all, West Burlington runs above Iowa on six of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
Dental care lags in West Burlington
61% of adults saw a dentist this year, vs 66.8% across Iowa. Among those 65 and older, 18.8% have lost all their teeth (Iowa 11.6%). Checkups ↓
More West Burlington adults get no exercise
3 in 10 adults get no exercise outside work (30.6%), vs 24.8% across Iowa. Habits ↓
West Burlington has a top-rated hospital
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare and has an emergency room. Getting care ↓
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 West Burlington’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
What’s behind West Burlington’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Burlington is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns, #99 of 140 in Iowa. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 62% of U.S. towns); no exercise pulls it down (better than 20%).
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). West Burlington’s median household income is $48,542; among the 5,225 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($36K–$61K), it’s healthier than 79%, more than its income alone would suggest.
Where West Burlington compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 80.7% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 West Burlington adults…
West Burlington runs above IA on 7 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of West Burlington adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
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Care in and near West Burlington
1 hospital and 1 community health center in West Burlington, plus the nearest just outside it.
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 West Burlington; ≈ 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).
How West Burlington adults are doing
About the same as Iowa on each measure.
1 in 3 West Burlington 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 West Burlington adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
West Burlington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington | C+ | 34.5% | 13.4% | 16.3% | CDC place |
| Burlington | C+ | 35.5% | 12.7% | 16.9% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Burlington adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Burlington
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Burlington is better than Iowa on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside West Burlington’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Burlington | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.1%18.2–24.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.7%12.9–16.7 | 12.7% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.8%14.7–18.9 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 34.5%29.1–40.4 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 13.4%11.5–15.4 | 11.2% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 37.1%33.4–41 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 36.2%32.4–40 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 31.3%28.1–34.6 | 27% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 10.1%8.9–11.3 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.1%9–11.3 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 8.3%7.3–9.5 | 6.6% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 8.8%7.5–10.3 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 18.8%15.3–22.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 16.3%13.5–19 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 30.6%26.1–35.4 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 18.4%15.5–21.4 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 32.1%26.6–37.9 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 7.8%6.2–9.8 | 7.3% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 80.2%77.2–83.1 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 61%57.3–64.6 | 66.8% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 83.9%81.8–86 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 80.7%78–83.1 | 77.8% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.8%62.8–72.5 | 66.6% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 76.7%69.1–83.2 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 21%18–24.1 | 20.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 32.6%28.1–37.2 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 24.4%20.8–28.3 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 14.3%11.7–17.3 | 12% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%8.6–12.1 | 9.4% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.2%6.1–8.4 | 6.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.6–9 | 6.8% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.3%9.9–15 | 10% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 33.6%29.6–37.9 | 28.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 16.7%14.3–19.3 | 12.7% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 14.7%12.8–16.8 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.4–10.7 | 7.4% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 5.5%4.8–6.3 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9%7.8–10.5 | 7.4% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.3%3.7–4.9 | 3.4% | 3.8% | Higher |
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 West Burlington
Is West Burlington a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Burlington is healthier than 38% of U.S. towns: ≈ C+ for health, #99 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 West Burlington?
CDC estimates 34.5% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.1% and 40.4%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Burlington?
Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in West Burlington, 0.8 miles in a straight line from West Burlington’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Burlington have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 7.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.2–9.8%), 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 West Burlington more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Burlington.
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.