Cedar County Health Data

Cedar County, Iowa

Health Score

92/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.1 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.5%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.1 yr

State avg 77.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

4.5%

State avg 5.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

16

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

60

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Cedar County, Iowa

Cedar County's health rivals national leaders

At 79.1 years, Cedar County residents outlive the U.S. average of 78.9 years, placing the county among America's longer-lived populations. The 13.9% poor/fair health rate beats the national 15.1%, reflecting strong preventive care and disease management across the community.

Upper tier Iowa health outcomes in Cedar

Cedar County's 79.1-year life expectancy exceeds Iowa's 77.7-year state average by 1.4 years, ranking it among the state's healthiest counties. With just 13.9% reporting poor/fair health and a 4.5% uninsured rate, Cedar demonstrates strong health infrastructure and coverage.

Northeast Iowa health leader

Cedar's 79.1-year life expectancy ranks second only to Bremer County (79.7) in the northeast region, tied with Buchanan for strong outcomes. The low 4.5% uninsured rate ties with Carroll for regional best, ensuring most residents can access care when needed.

Coverage strong, but primary care access limited

Cedar County's 4.5% uninsured rate—among the state's lowest—gives most residents insurance access to healthcare providers. However, the county offers only 16 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, creating potential bottlenecks despite strong coverage rates and availability of 60 mental health providers.

Secure coverage to access Cedar's health system

Cedar County's strong life expectancy reflects good health management, but tight primary care capacity means having insurance matters—it ensures you reach available providers. If uninsured, Healthcare.gov and Iowa Medicaid connect you to the coverage that maximizes your access to Cedar's existing care network.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cedar County, IA?
Cedar County has a health score of 92/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #10 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Cedar County?
Life expectancy in Cedar County is 79.1 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Cedar County above the state average.
How does Cedar County health compare to the Iowa average?
Cedar County's health score of 92/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 79.1 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 4.5% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Cedar County?
Key health factors for Cedar County include: life expectancy (79.1 years), uninsured rate (4.5%), and primary care physician access (16:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 60:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cedar County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 92/100 ("Excellent"), Cedar County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.1 years. 4.5% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Cedar County healthier than the Iowa average?
Cedar County's health score of 92/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Cedar County has better primary care access (16:1 ratio) than the state average (54:1).

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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.