Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Iowa
Health Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Adams County, Iowa
Adams outperforms national health benchmarks
At 77.6 years, Adams County life expectancy exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years and sits nearly at Iowa's state average of 77.7 years. With 15.3% in poor or fair health, the county reflects solid overall wellness comparable to state norms.
Performing above Iowa's averages
Adams ranks in Iowa's upper-middle tier with a life expectancy just 0.1 year below state average and an uninsured rate of 5.1%, better than the state's 5.7%. The county demonstrates strong health insurance penetration and comparable longevity.
Competitive with regional peers
Adams's 77.6 years trails Allamakee (78.4) and Audubon (79.2) but beats Appanoose (75.4) and Adair (77.0). The county's strong mental health provider capacity at 56 per 100,000 exceeds most neighboring rural counties.
Strong primary care, excellent mental health access
Adams offers 55 primary care providers per 100,000 and an exceptional 56 mental health providers per 100,000, among the highest in the region. With just 5.1% uninsured, residents have good pathways to both routine and behavioral health care.
Maintain your health coverage
Adams's high mental health capacity means you have real options for treatment—but only if you're covered. Verify your insurance status at Healthcare.gov and take advantage of the county's strong provider network for preventive and mental health services.
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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.