Audubon County Health Data

Audubon County, Iowa

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Audubon County, Iowa

Audubon leads on life expectancy

At 79.2 years, Audubon County achieves the highest life expectancy in this group, nearly 3 years above the U.S. average of 76.4 years and 1.5 years above Iowa's state average. Yet 17.0% report poor or fair health, suggesting some residents face persistent health challenges despite overall county longevity.

Top-ranked Iowa health outcomes

Audubon ranks among Iowa's healthiest counties on life expectancy and matches the state's 5.6% uninsured rate. The combination of high longevity and modest insurance coverage suggests strong community health practices or medical infrastructure.

County longevity champion

At 79.2 years, Audubon leads Allamakee (78.4), Benton (79.2—tied), Adair (77.0), and Adams (77.6) on life expectancy. Its strong performance across a rural region suggests effective health promotion or healthier demographics.

Adequate primary care, limited mental health

Audubon has 53 primary care providers per 100,000 but only 18 mental health providers per 100,000, the lowest mental health capacity in this region. With 5.6% uninsured, most residents can access primary care, but mental health services may require travel or waiting.

Secure insurance for total health

Audubon's strong life expectancy masks a potential mental health access gap; few county providers serve behavioral health. Ensure your insurance covers mental health care and learn where to access specialists beyond the county if needed at Healthcare.gov or through your primary care provider.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Audubon County, IA?
Audubon County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #49 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Audubon County?
Life expectancy in Audubon County is 79.2 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Audubon County above the state average.
How does Audubon County health compare to the Iowa average?
Audubon County's health score of 81/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 79.2 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Audubon County?
Key health factors for Audubon County include: life expectancy (79.2 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (53:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 18:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Audubon County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Audubon County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.2 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Audubon County healthier than the Iowa average?
Audubon County's health score of 81/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Audubon County has better primary care access (53:1 ratio) than the state average (54:1).

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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.