Labor and delivery in Mason City, IA
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center is the hospital in Mason City, Iowa that delivers babies. Together it handled 415 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 29%, against 24% across Iowa and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Mercyone North Iowa Medical Center
1000 Fourth Street SW
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 29%415 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floyd County Medical Center | Charles City | 28 | 26% | 122 | Yes |
| Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin | Albert Lea | 36 | 27% | 600 | Yes |
| Iowa Specialty Hospital - Clarion | Clarion | 39 | 33% | 699 | Yes |
| Waverly Health Center | Waverly | 47 | – | 69 | Yes |
| Kossuth Regional Health Center | Algona | 51 | 26% | 113 | Yes |
| United Hospital District | Blue Earth | 55 | 18% | 170 | – |