Free Clinic Directory

Free and Low-Cost Clinics in Iowa

Iowa has 151 affordable and free clinic listings across 52 counties. Search by city, county, ZIP code, or clinic name, then call before visiting to confirm services, fees, eligibility, and appointment requirements.

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  • Womens Health Services - Clinton

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    2635 Lincoln Way, Ste A, Clinton, IA 52732

    Cost not confirmed Hours listed

    Excerpt: Family Planning; GYN - Annual Exams/Pap Smears, Breast/Cervical Cancer Screening, STD Testing/Treatment, HIV Testing/Cou...

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  • River Hills Community Health Center - Richland

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    Community Health Center — 100 W Main St, Richland, IA 52585

    Cost not confirmed Hours listed

    Excerpt: Adult & Child Medical Care; Well Child Visits; Preventative Care; Chronic Disease Management; Birth Control; Immunizatio...

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  • Dr. Nick Palmer/jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic

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    Free Clinic — 1607 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317

    Cost not confirmed Hours listed

    Excerpt: Office visits; Minor procedures; Removal or freezing of skin lesions; Ingrown toenails; Suturing lacerations; Exploring...

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  • Cerro Gordo County Free Health Care Clinic

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    Free Clinic — 1327 Sixth St. SW, Mason City, IA 50401

    Cost not confirmed Hours listed

    Excerpt: General Wellness and Prevention Services, Chronic Health Services, Acute Health Services

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Major cities

Des Moines (20) Cedar Rapids (7) Council Bluffs (7) Waterloo (6) Cedar Falls (5) Sioux City (5)

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Common Services

Medical Dental Mental Health Vision Pediatric Prescription Assistance Women's Health HIV/STI Services

Service-specific pages are deferred until reviewed structured classification is available. Do not assume a clinic provides a service unless the listing or clinic confirms it.

Understanding Affordable Care

A free clinic may provide some services at no charge for eligible patients. Community health centers often provide primary and preventive care and may use sliding-fee discounts. Sliding-fee care reduces charges for eligible patients but does not necessarily make every service free.

Helpful guides

Finding Affordable Care How to Find a Free or Low-Cost Clinic Near You

Compare clinic types, search by location, and confirm costs before you visit.

 Finding Affordable Care Free Clinic vs. Community Health Center

Understand the practical differences between charitable clinics and community health centers.

 Paying for Care How Sliding-Scale Healthcare Fees Work

Learn how income-based discounts work and what documents may be requested.

State Resources

Reviewed state-program links have not been added yet. Use official state health and coverage sources when confirming statewide programs.

Clinic counts and information are community-sourced and may change without notice. Always call ahead to confirm hours, cost, eligibility, and services before visiting.