Adams County Health Data
Adams County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.9 per 100K
Dentists
27.5
per 100K residents
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 Adams County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Adams | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Adams County nationally on depression.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adams County Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median
Health data brief for Adams County, Iowa.
Primary care provider availability in Adams County is 55 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For other clinical metrics, the county shows a mental health provider ratio of 56 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.1%, lower than the state mark of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a life expectancy of 77.6 years, nearly matching the Iowa average of 77.7 years and slightly higher than the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 15.3%, compared to the national average of 17%. The data reflects various health resource levels within the county. Regional statistics are documented in the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.