Black Hawk County Health Data
Black Hawk County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
95
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
258
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 95.1 per 100K
Dentists
12.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
18.4
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 Black Hawk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Black Hawk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Black Hawk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Black Hawk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Black Hawk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Black Hawk County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Black Hawk County Mental Health Access Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Black Hawk County has 258 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 95 per 100,000, also higher than the national median of 70. However, the county’s life expectancy is 76.7 years, which is lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The rate of residents reporting poor or fair health is 17.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 5.2%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. These data points offer a look at the health environment and resource availability in the area. Explore state-level health data for more context.
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.