Butler County Health Data
Butler County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.0
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 Butler County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 24.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Butler | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Butler 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
Butler County Primary Care Provider Ratio Significantly Lower Than Median
Health data brief for Butler County, Iowa.
In Butler County, there are 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is far lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is also lower than the national benchmark, standing at 42 per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. Despite these ratios, the county reports a 4.8% uninsured rate, which is lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and the national 10% average. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.6 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 14.4% of the adult population reports poor or fair health, a figure lower than the national 17% average. These data points provide an overview of the local healthcare workforce and insurance coverage. Explore state-level data for further comparison.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Butler County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Butler County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.