Cerro Gordo County Health Data
Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 142.8 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.4
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 Cerro Gordo County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cerro Gordo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cerro Gordo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cerro Gordo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cerro Gordo | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cerro Gordo County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cerro Gordo County Primary Care Access Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Cerro Gordo County, Iowa.
Cerro Gordo County records 143 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is more than double the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health care follows a similar trend, with 347 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Data from the county shows a life expectancy of 76.5 years, which is lower than the Iowa state figure of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.0%, lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
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.