Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
87
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 87.0 per 100K
Dentists
9.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.7
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Carroll County Primary Care Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Carroll County, Iowa.
Carroll County reports 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 156 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 4.6%, lower than both the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national 10% rate. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Among the adult population, 15.5% report being in poor or fair health, compared to the 17% national average. These numbers provide a factual look at the clinical resources and reported health status within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll County, Iowa
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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.