Clarke County Health Data
Clarke County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
21
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
51.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 51.1 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 Clarke County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.3% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 7.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clarke | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clarke 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
Clarke County Mental Health Access Below National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Clarke County, Iowa.
Clarke County has 21 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 51 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. Survey data shows 20.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.4 years, lower than the Iowa state figure of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.