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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Boone County, IA?
Boone County has a health score of 86/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #27 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 Boone County?
Life expectancy in Boone County is 77.1 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Boone County below the state average.
How does Boone County health compare to the Iowa average?
Boone County's health score of 86/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.6% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Boone County?
Key health factors for Boone County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (4.6%), and primary care physician access (45:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 72:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Boone County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 86/100 ("Excellent"), Boone County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 4.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Boone County healthier than the Iowa average?
Boone County's health score of 86/100 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. Boone County has better primary care access (45:1 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.