Bremer County Health Data
Bremer County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
190
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.8 per 100K
Dentists
8.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.9
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 Bremer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bremer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bremer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bremer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bremer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bremer County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Bremer County Maintains Notably Low Uninsured Rate Among Residents
Health data brief for Bremer County, Iowa.
Bremer County residents report an uninsured rate of 3.6%, which is much lower than the national average of 10% and the Iowa state average of 5.7%. While health coverage is widespread, the county has 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health care follows a similar pattern, with 190 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a national median of 250. Residents in the county have a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.2% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is a smaller percentage than the 17% national average. These statistics provide a snapshot of local coverage and provider density. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
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.