Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Carroll County, Iowa
Carroll County's life expectancy edges above national
At 77.9 years, Carroll County trails the U.S. average of 78.9 years by one year, placing residents just below national longevity benchmarks. The 15.5% poor/fair health rate sits slightly above the national 15.1%, suggesting health outcomes closely aligned with broader American patterns.
Strongest primary care access in Iowa study
Carroll County's 77.9-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Iowa's 77.7 state average, and the county shines with 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in this study. This robust infrastructure supports the county's relatively low 4.6% uninsured rate and strong healthcare access.
Iowa's primary care powerhouse
Carroll's 87 primary care providers per 100,000 residents far exceed Bremer (48), Buena Vista (53), and all other nearby counties, making it a regional healthcare hub. Life expectancy of 77.9 years reflects this infrastructure, though it still trails some neighbors like Bremer at 79.7.
Excellent access across primary and mental care
Carroll County residents enjoy not only the state's highest primary care capacity but also strong mental health support with 156 providers per 100,000 residents. With just 4.6% uninsured—the lowest in this study—Carroll's infrastructure translates directly into accessible, affordable care for nearly every resident.
Carroll's coverage leadership model
Carroll County's 4.6% uninsured rate shows what strong community commitment looks like, but even that small segment deserves coverage. Healthcare.gov and Iowa Medicaid ensure the remaining uninsured gain access to Carroll's abundant provider network.
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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.