Appanoose County Health Data
Appanoose County, Iowa
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
65
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
124
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 65.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.2
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 Appanoose County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Appanoose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Appanoose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Appanoose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Appanoose | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Appanoose County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Life Expectancy in Appanoose County Trails State Average
Health data brief for Appanoose County, Iowa.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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The life expectancy in Appanoose County is 75.4 years, which is lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The county also reports that 17.8% of residents are in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has an uninsured rate of 5.6%, slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and well below the national average of 10%. The ratio of primary care providers is 65 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is 124 per 100,000, lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a broad overview of health metrics in the county. Detailed local data can be found in the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release.
Get Care in Appanoose County, Iowa
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.