Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
3.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.8
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio Low in Benton County
Health data brief for Benton County, Iowa.
Benton County has a primary care provider ratio of 20 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. On other health measures, the county reports a life expectancy of 79.2 years, which is higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5%, lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. There are 50 mental health providers per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Approximately 15.6% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures highlight differences between local health resources and national medians. Further details are available in the CDC County Health Rankings.
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.