Cerro Gordo County Health Data
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Health Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
143
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
347
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Life expectancy lags slightly behind
Cerro Gordo residents live an average of 76.5 years, about 1.8 years below the U.S. average of 78.3 years. The county's 15.9% poor or fair health rating sits slightly above the national average of 15%, suggesting room for improvement in overall health outcomes.
Below Iowa's health average
At 76.5 years, Cerro Gordo's life expectancy trails Iowa's state average of 77.7 years by 1.2 years. This places the county in the lower half of Iowa counties, where health outcomes vary significantly by geography.
Strong primary care compared to region
Cerro Gordo offers 143 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—nearly triple the regional average—and exceptional mental health coverage at 347 providers per 100K. These robust provider networks position the county well within northeast Iowa for healthcare access.
Healthcare access is solid here
Only 5.0% of Cerro Gordo residents lack health insurance, well below Iowa's 5.7% average, meaning most residents can access regular preventive care. With abundant primary and mental health providers, residents face fewer barriers to finding a doctor or therapist.
Know your coverage options
Even with Cerro Gordo's low uninsured rate, those without coverage should explore Healthcare.gov or Iowa's Medicaid program to find affordable options. Having insurance removes barriers to preventive care that can extend your life and improve your daily health.
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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.