Photo: Billwhittaker · CC BY-SA 3.0On CDC estimates, West Liberty is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns
West Liberty differs from Iowa on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 4 better, 8 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for West Liberty. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in West Liberty
1 in 6 working-age adults in West Liberty has no health insurance
17.1% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 7.3% across Iowa. Checkups ↓
Making ends meet is harder in West Liberty
1 in 5 adults worry about having enough food (18.6%), vs 12% across Iowa. Housing insecurity (14.8% vs 9.4%) and no reliable transportation (8.9% vs 6.8%) are higher too. Everyday needs ↓
More West Liberty adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.4%), vs 24.8% 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 West Liberty’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
What’s behind West Liberty’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns, #90 of 140 in Iowa. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 66% of U.S. towns); obesity pulls it down (better than 14%).
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 Liberty’s median household income is $69,345; among the 10,457 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($52K–$87K), it’s healthier than 51%, about where its income would put it.
Where West Liberty compares well: arthritis, 22.7% (U.S. 25.3%); cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.7% (U.S. 7.9%); ever told they have depression, 17.2% (U.S. 20.6%).
Keeping up with care
Share of West Liberty 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.
12.6% of West Liberty adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 10% across Iowa.
Everyday habits, side by side with Iowa
Share of adults, with the Iowa figure marked.
0.7 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 West Liberty adults…
West Liberty runs below IA on 4 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 12% of West Liberty residents are 65 or older, vs 18% across Iowa. COPD, arthritis and cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near West Liberty
No hospital or community health center in West Liberty 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 West Liberty; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas.
How West Liberty adults are doing
On 1 of 4 measures, West Liberty does better than Iowa.
1 in 3 West Liberty 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.
West Liberty and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty | C+ | 41.4% | 12.2% | 13.7% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of West Liberty adults live with a disability (Iowa 28.1%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for West Liberty
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, West Liberty is better than Iowa on 4 and worse on 8; on the rest, the Iowa figure falls inside West Liberty’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | West Liberty | IA | U.S. | vs IA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 21.8%18.4–25.3 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 13.3%11.5–15.1 | 12.7% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 16.1%14.2–18.1 | 16.4% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.4%35.1–47.7 | 37.7% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.8 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 31.2%27.9–34.6 | 33.9% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.7%29.2–36.3 | 35.3% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 22.7%20.1–25.2 | 27% | 25.3% | Better |
| Asthma | 9%7.9–10.1 | 9.9% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.7%6–7.4 | 8.7% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.9%5.2–6.7 | 6.6% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.6%4.7–6.6 | 6.9% | 6.3% | Better |
| Stroke | 3.1%2.7–3.5 | 3.3% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 11.1%9–13.6 | 11.6% | 12.3% | About the same |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 13.7%11.3–15.9 | 14.5% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 32.4%27.5–37.3 | 24.8% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 20.7%17.3–24 | 20.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 34.9%29.2–41 | 32.5% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 17.1%13.5–21.1 | 7.3% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 74.5%70.7–77.9 | 77.5% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 64.1%60.6–67.6 | 66.8% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 82.6%80.2–85.1 | 84.1% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 75.7%72.8–78.3 | 77.8% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 60.4%55.4–65.4 | 66.6% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 78.3%71.3–84.4 | 78.7% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 17.2%14.6–19.8 | 20.7% | 20.6% | Better |
| Feel lonely | 33.8%29.1–39 | 32.3% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 27%23–31 | 23.3% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 18.6%15.1–22.5 | 12% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 14.8%12.3–17.4 | 9.4% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 8.2%6.9–9.6 | 6.4% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 8.9%7.5–10.5 | 6.8% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 12.6%10.1–15.3 | 10% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 30.1%25.9–34.3 | 28.1% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.3%11.3–15.4 | 12.7% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 15%12.8–17.2 | 13.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.1%6.2–8 | 7.4% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.8%4.9–6.6 | 4.3% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.5%6.4–8.7 | 7.4% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.7%3.2–4.3 | 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 West Liberty
Is West Liberty a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, West Liberty is healthier than 41% of U.S. towns: C+ for health, #90 of 140 in Iowa. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 51%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in West Liberty?
CDC estimates 41.4% of adults have obesity, likely between 35.1% and 47.7%, against 37.7% across Iowa and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to West Liberty?
Trinity Muscatine in Muscatine, 14.5 miles in a straight line from West Liberty’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in West Liberty have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 17.1% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 13.5–21.1%), 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 Liberty more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from C− to B+.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in West Liberty.
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.