Chickasaw County Health Data
Chickasaw County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.7 per 100K
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 Chickasaw County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 24.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Chickasaw | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Chickasaw 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
Chickasaw County Primary Care Ratios Lower Than National Norms
Health data brief for Chickasaw County, Iowa.
Chickasaw County reports 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is recorded at 60 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, life expectancy in the county is 78.0 years, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. Roughly 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.4%, higher than the Iowa state figure of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. 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.