Calhoun County Health Data
Calhoun County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 70.6 per 100K
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 Calhoun County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Calhoun | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Calhoun County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Calhoun County Mental Health Provider Availability Lower Than National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Calhoun County, Iowa.
Calhoun County has 41 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health provider density is low, the primary care provider ratio stands at 71 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national median of 70. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.6%, which is nearly identical to the Iowa state average of 5.7% and lower than the national 10% average. Life expectancy in the county is 77.7 years, matching the Iowa state average and exceeding the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics illustrate the differences between local provider access and regional health outcomes. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.