Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Iowa
Health Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Boone County, Iowa
Boone matches national health averages
At 77.1 years, Boone County life expectancy slightly exceeds the U.S. average of 76.4 years but runs 0.6 year below Iowa's 77.7-year average. With 13.9% in poor or fair health—the lowest in this group—Boone shows solid chronic disease management.
Solid mid-tier Iowa performer
Boone ranks in Iowa's middle tier on life expectancy and in the top half on health prevalence, with 13.9% in poor/fair health. The 4.6% uninsured rate beats the state average of 5.7%, indicating strong coverage supporting preventive care.
Stronger health profile than peers
Boone's 77.1-year life expectancy trails Audubon (79.2) and Benton (79.2) but beats or matches Allamakee (78.4), Adams (77.6), Adair (77.0), and Appanoose (75.4). The 13.9% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in the comparison, suggesting better chronic disease management.
Moderate providers, good mental health access
Boone offers 45 primary care providers per 100,000 and 72 mental health providers per 100,000, solid capacity for a rural county. The 4.6% uninsured rate, second-lowest in this group, means most residents have pathways to both primary and behavioral care.
Protect your health progress
Boone's lowest poor/fair health rate and strong insurance coverage reflect good health practices—but don't take them for granted. Ensure your coverage is current at Healthcare.gov and continue using preventive services and mental health support to maintain the county's positive trajectory.
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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.