Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
457
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 46.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
15.2
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass 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
Cass County Mental Health Provider Ratio Surpasses National Median
Health data brief for Cass County, Iowa.
Cass County has 457 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. However, the primary care provider ratio is 46 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 76.2 years, which is shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a percentage that is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but remains lower than the national 10% benchmark. These metrics reflect the specific provider distribution and health status reports from the local population. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data collection 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.