Adair County Health Data
Adair County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.0 per 100K
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Adair County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adair | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adair County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adair County Reports Low Mental Health Provider Access
Health data brief for Adair County, Iowa.
Mental health provider access in Adair County is 14 per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In other health metrics, the county reports an uninsured rate of 5.0%, which is lower than the Iowa state figure of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, compared to the state figure of 77.7 and the national average of approximately 77 years. Additionally, the primary care provider ratio stands at 53 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. About 15.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the region. Information on these statistics is available via the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.