Hospitals in Iowa
Overview of hospital infrastructure, major medical centers, and healthcare resources in Iowa (IA).
Total Hospitals
118
Total Beds
10,200
Beds per 1,000 Pop.
3.2
Trauma Centers
5
Major Hospitals in Iowa
The largest and highest-rated hospitals in Iowa, based on CMS Hospital Compare data and AHA statistics.
| Hospital | City | Type | Beds | CMS Stars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics | Iowa City | Teaching | 811 | ★★★★★ |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center | Des Moines | General | 656 | ★★★★☆ |
| UnityPoint Health Iowa Methodist | Des Moines | General | 536 | ★★★★☆ |
| Genesis Medical Center | Davenport | General | 510 | ★★★☆☆ |
Health Systems in Iowa
Major hospital systems and healthcare networks operating in Iowa.
Hospital Infrastructure in Iowa
Iowa's 118 hospitals serve 3.2 million residents across a predominantly rural state, with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City serving as the state's premier academic medical center and only Level I trauma center. Iowa has one of the highest ratios of hospital beds per capita in the nation, reflecting its extensive network of rural and critical access hospitals. UnityPoint Health and MercyOne are the state's two largest health systems, together operating the majority of community hospitals. Iowa's rural hospital network faces financial pressures as populations in agricultural communities decline, though the state has been more successful than many in keeping rural hospitals open. The University of Iowa is a nationally recognized leader in ophthalmology, orthopedics, and otolaryngology. Stead Family Children's Hospital at the University of Iowa is the state's only comprehensive pediatric facility. Iowa's healthcare system benefits from the state's relatively high insurance coverage rate and strong public health infrastructure.
Hospital data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the American Hospital Association (AHA), and publicly available Medicare provider data.