Where Cedar Rapids residents get care
CDC publishes only some of its health estimates for Cedar Rapids, not the seven a Health Grade needs; here is what we do have.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, from ZIP codes 54526, 54530. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Cedar Rapids
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Cedar Rapids
1 in 11 adults have COPD (9.2%), vs 6.5% across Wisconsin. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.2%), vs 6.6% across Wisconsin. Stroke is also above the state: 4.5%, vs 3.4% across Wisconsin. In all, Cedar Rapids runs above Wisconsin on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Conditions ↓
In Cedar Rapids, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured (Wisconsin 8%), yet 21.5% say their health is fair or poor, vs 17.8% across the state. Checkups ↓
Smoking is more common in Cedar Rapids
1 in 6 adults smoke cigarettes (17.5%), vs 13.6% across Wisconsin. 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 Wisconsin figure falls outside Cedar Rapids’ likely range; Cedar Rapids’ figures come from ZIP codes 54526, 54530, which may reach past town lines.
Out of every 100 Cedar Rapids adults…
Cedar Rapids runs above WI on 8 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Keeping up with care
Share of Cedar Rapids adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Wisconsin.
Everyday habits, side by side with Wisconsin
Share of adults, with the Wisconsin figure marked.
3.5 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves
Care in and near Cedar Rapids
No hospital or community health center in Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids; ≈ 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 Cedar Rapids adults are doing
About the same as Wisconsin on each measure.
3 in 10 Cedar Rapids 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.
14.4% of Cedar Rapids adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.5% across Wisconsin.
Cedar Rapids 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Falls | — | — | — | — | |
| True | — | — | — | — | |
| South Fork | — | — | — | — | |
| Winter | C | 34.8% | 16.5% | 18% | ZIP 54896 |
Big Falls, True and South Fork: fewer than 1,000 residents. Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Cedar Rapids adults live with a disability (Wisconsin 29.4%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Questions about health in Cedar Rapids
Why doesn’t Cedar Rapids have a Health Grade?
Every Health Grade is built from seven of CDC’s PLACES estimates, and CDC doesn’t publish all seven for Cedar Rapids.
What hospital is closest to Cedar Rapids?
Marshfield Medical Center - Ladysmith in Ladysmith, 15.7 miles in a straight line from Cedar Rapids’ center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room. It has no Medicare star rating.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Cedar Rapids.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Wisconsin 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.