Audubon County Health Data
Audubon County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 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
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
18
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.2 per 100K
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 Audubon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Audubon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Audubon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Audubon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Audubon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Audubon County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Audubon County Reports 18 Mental Health Providers Per 100,000
Health data brief for Audubon County, Iowa.
Audubon County reports 18 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county’s life expectancy is 79.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.6%, slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a ratio of 53 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. About 17.0% of the population reports poor or fair health, which matches the national average of 17%. These metrics describe the current health and provider landscape in Audubon County. Explore state-level data to compare these findings.
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.