Allamakee County Health Data
Allamakee County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
49.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 57.4 per 100K
Dentists
14.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Allamakee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allamakee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allamakee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allamakee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allamakee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allamakee County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allamakee County Uninsured Rate Higher Than Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Allamakee County, Iowa.
Allamakee County reports an uninsured rate of 7.7%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. In terms of lifespan, the county has a life expectancy of 78.4 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Healthcare provider ratios show 57 primary care providers per 100,000 people and 28 mental health providers per 100,000 people, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Approximately 15.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide insight into local health coverage and outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more details.
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.