Allamakee County Health Data
Allamakee County, Iowa
Health Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Allamakee County, Iowa
Allamakee leads on life expectancy
At 78.4 years, Allamakee County residents live nearly 2 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years and 0.7 years beyond Iowa's state average. However, 15.6% report poor or fair health, suggesting longevity may mask underlying chronic conditions.
Top performer in Iowa rankings
Allamakee ranks among Iowa's healthiest counties by life expectancy, though its 7.7% uninsured rate significantly exceeds the state average of 5.7%. This gap suggests coverage challenges despite good longevity outcomes.
Best life expectancy in its region
At 78.4 years, Allamakee edges neighboring Audubon (79.2, but rural) and substantially outpaces Adair (77.0), Adams (77.6), and Appanoose (75.4). The county's higher uninsured rate (7.7%) stands out as a regional weakness despite strong longevity.
Good providers, rising uninsured rates
Allamakee delivers 57 primary care providers per 100,000 and 28 mental health providers per 100,000, solid capacity for a rural county. Yet the 7.7% uninsured rate—the highest in this comparison—suggests a subset of residents lack regular care access despite available providers.
Uninsured? Act now.
Allamakee's higher uninsurance rate points to residents missing out on preventive care and mental health services. Visit Healthcare.gov to explore coverage options, or contact your county health department for assistance navigating financial or eligibility barriers.
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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.