Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Iowa
Health Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Calhoun County, Iowa
Calhoun matches Iowa's health trajectory
At 77.7 years, Calhoun County's life expectancy exactly equals Iowa's state average but trails the U.S. average of 78.9 years by 1.2 years. The county's 15.2% poor/fair health rate hovers close to the national 15.1%, suggesting typical Midwestern health profiles with room for improvement.
Right at Iowa's health average
Calhoun County's 77.7-year life expectancy matches the Iowa state average precisely, placing it in the middle tier of state counties. At 15.2% reporting poor/fair health, the county reflects state-level health challenges without significant advantage or disadvantage.
Outmatched on longevity by surrounding counties
Calhoun's 77.7-year life expectancy trails both Carroll County (77.9 years) and Bremer (79.7 years), positioning it as the weaker performer in its neighborhood. However, Calhoun's strong primary care capacity of 71 providers per 100,000 residents exceeds most neighbors, suggesting good infrastructure despite middling outcomes.
Insurance access adequate, mental health stretched thin
Calhoun's 5.6% uninsured rate nearly matches Iowa's 5.7% average, leaving most residents with coverage access to care. However, the county offers only 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—one of the lowest in the study—creating barriers for residents seeking behavioral health support.
Mental health resources matter in Calhoun County
While 94.4% of Calhoun residents have health insurance, the shortage of 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents requires proactive care-seeking. If uninsured, Healthcare.gov and Iowa Medicaid connect you to coverage that covers mental health services—essential in a county facing capacity constraints.
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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.