Buchanan County Health Data
Buchanan County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
145
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.8
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 Buchanan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 24.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Buchanan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Buchanan County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Buchanan County Reports Low Percentages of Poor and Fair Health
Health data brief for Buchanan County, Iowa.
The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health in Buchanan County is 13.5%, which is notably lower than the national average of 17%. Residents in this county also have a life expectancy of 79.0 years, exceeding both the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Regarding health coverage, 5.3% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national 10% benchmark. Data on health professionals shows the county has 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 145 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. These figures offer an overview of clinical access and general health status in the region. Explore state-level data for broader 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.