Labor and delivery in Spencer, IA
Spencer Municipal Hospital is the hospital in Spencer, Iowa that delivers babies. Together it handled 199 deliveries in 2025. Its first-birth C-section rate is 19%, against 24% across Iowa and the U.S. median of 26%.
The hospital
Spencer Municipal Hospital
1200 1st Avenue East
Birthing-FriendlyFirst-birth C-section rate 19%199 deliveries in 2025
Other nearby hospitals that deliver babies
| Hospital | City | Miles | First-birth C-section rate | Deliveries, 2025 | Birthing-Friendly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakes Regional Healthcare | Spirit Lake | 19 | 14% | 235 | Yes |
| Palo Alto County Hospital | Emmetsburg | 23 | – | 62 | – |
| Cherokee Regional Medical Center | Cherokee | 34 | – | 81 | Yes |
| Buena Vista Regional Medical Center | Storm Lake | 34 | 14% | 305 | – |
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon | 36 | 8% | 120 | – |
| Sanford Worthington Medical Center | Worthington | 40 | 21% | 331 | Yes |