Healthcare in Mason City

Mason City's healthcare access runs through a real, substantial regional hospital -- a genuine advantage relative to smaller Iowa Tier A markets that rely on a neighboring city.

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A real, substantial regional hospital

MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, a 342-licensed-bed regional referral teaching hospital (Trinity Health), serves a 15-county region across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota with a population over 260,000.

A genuinely full range of services

The hospital hosts 300+ physician medical staff across nearly all subspecialties, Level III trauma designation, and multiple post-graduate residency/fellowship programs.

A real, cited national recognition

MercyOne North Iowa was named a Top 100 Hospital nationally for multiple years, recognized for clinical-outcomes excellence, growth, and fiscal management.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.