HPV vaccine (Gardasil 9) cost in Iowa
In Iowa, 30 hospitals publish a cash price for HPV vaccine, 9-valent (Gardasil 9): from $203.74 to $557.26, with a median of $278.40. The lowest price is at Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic (West Union). The highest price is 2.7× the lowest.
Outpatient cash prices, one line per hospital — its lowest listed price for code 90651. Prices for both sides of the body and inpatient prices are not mixed in. Collected Sep 23, 2026.
Lowest$203.74Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic
Median$278.40half pay less
Highest$557.26in Iowa
Lowest saves$74.66vs the median
Hospitals in Iowa, cheapest first
| Hospital | Cash price | List price | File date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gundersen Palmer Lutheran Hospital and Clinic lowest West Union · West Union, IA PR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINE, NONAVALENT (9VHPV), 2 OR 3 DOSE | $203.74 | $343.00 | Jun 27, 2026 source file |
| Central Community Hospital Elkader · Elkader, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $245.05 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dyersville Dyersville · Dubuque, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $245.05 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - New Hampton New Hampton · New Hampton, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $245.05 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Newton Newton · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $245.05 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center Oelwein · Oelwein, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $245.05 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Mercy Medical Center - Dubuque Dubuque · Dubuque, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Clinton Medical Center Clinton · Clinton, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center Mason City · Mason City, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Sartori Memorial Hospital Cedar Falls · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $257.40 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Avera Holy Family Hospital Estherville · Estherville, IA | $274.51 | $283.00 | — source file |
| Allen Hospital Waterloo · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Grinnell Regional Medical Center Grinnell · Grinnell, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke's Methodist Hospital Cedar Rapids · Cedar Rapids, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Luke'sJones Regional Medical Center Anamosa · Cedar Rapids, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St Lukes Regional Medical Center Sioux City · Sioux City, IA-NE-SD PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| The Finley Hospital Dubuque · Dubuque, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Medical Center Bettendorf · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Trinity Regional Medical Center Fort Dodge · Fort Dodge, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| Unity Healthcare Muscatine · Muscatine, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medical Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| UnityPoint Health Marshalltown Marshalltown · Marshalltown, IA PR 9VHPV VACC 2/3 DOSE SCHED IM USE | $278.40 | $348.00 | Jan 28, 2026 source file |
| St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital, Centerville Centerville · Centerville, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $377.00 | $377.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| Winneshiek Medical Center Decorah · Decorah, IA Human Papillomavirus vaccine types 6, 11, 16, 18, 31, 33, 45, 52, 58, nonavalent | $379.23 | $541.76 | Jul 17, 2026 source file |
| Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa West Des Moines · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA HC Vaccine Hpv Types 6/11/16/18/31/33/45/52/58 Nonvalent (9vhpv) 2 or 3 Dose Im | $396.00 | $396.00 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport West Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Human Papillomavirus Vaccine 9-valent Susp 0.5 ml | $521.70 | $869.50 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis Davenport Medical Center Davenport · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Human Papillomavirus Vaccine 9-valent Susp 0.5 ml | $557.26 | $928.76 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
| MercyOne Genesis DeWitt Medical Center Dewitt · Clinton, IA Human Papillomavirus Vaccine 9-valent Susp 0.5 ml | $557.26 | $928.76 | Mar 31, 2026 source file |
By metro area
Each metro page compares every listing, including prices for both sides of the body.
| Metro area | Hospitals | Lowest | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | 4 | $245.05 | $267.90 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | 3 | $278.40 | $521.70 |
| Dubuque, IA | 3 | $245.05 | $257.40 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | 3 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Clinton, IA | 2 | $257.40 | $407.33 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Centerville, IA | 1 | $377.00 | $377.00 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Decorah, IA | 1 | $379.23 | $379.23 |
| Elkader, IA | 1 | $245.05 | $245.05 |
| Estherville, IA | 1 | $274.51 | $274.51 |
| Fort Dodge, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Grinnell, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Marshalltown, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| Mason City, IA | 1 | $257.40 | $257.40 |
| Muscatine, IA | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| New Hampton, IA | 1 | $245.05 | $245.05 |
| Oelwein, IA | 1 | $245.05 | $245.05 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | 1 | $278.40 | $278.40 |
| West Union, IA | 1 | $203.74 | $203.74 |
What it is
Gardasil 9 protects against nine types of HPV, the virus behind most cervical cancers and several other cancers. It is routine at ages 11 to 12 and recommended through age 26; adults 27 to 45 may get it after talking with a doctor.
What the price covers
The price is for one dose. , and the series takes two or three doses.
HPV vaccine, 9-valent (Gardasil 9) in other states
- Alabama$250.94
- Alaska$667.41
- Arizona$279.44
- Arkansas$310.50
- California$383.52
- Colorado$853.17
- Connecticut$571.65
- Delaware$822.15
- Florida$985.75
- Georgia$1,109.31
- Hawaii$521.65
- Idaho$459.68
- Illinois$423.50
- Indiana$630.84
- Kansas$2,785.44
- Kentucky$3,162.56
- Louisiana$123.34
- Maine$172.64
- Maryland$407.10
- Massachusetts$400.00
- Michigan$394.07
- Minnesota$385.31
- Mississippi$169.62
- Missouri$328.50
- Montana$284.00
- Nebraska$937.12
- New Hampshire$221.53
- New Jersey$252.60
- New York$577.90
- North Carolina$201.30
- North Dakota$213.25
- Ohio$519.00
- Oklahoma$118.00
- Oregon$344.00
- Pennsylvania$335.16
- Rhode Island$404.00
- South Dakota$418.43
- Tennessee$169.62
- Texas$316.79
- Utah$255.01
- Vermont$313.29
- Virginia$576.84
- Washington$699.75
- West Virginia$290.50
- Wisconsin$312.93
- Wyoming$220.68
Median cash price across the state's hospitals.