Clinton County Health Data
Clinton County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
186
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.3 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 Clinton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clinton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clinton County nationally on high blood pressure.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Clinton County Uninsured Rate Lower Than Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Clinton County, Iowa.
The uninsured rate in Clinton County is 4.8%, lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.9 years, which is lower than the Iowa state figure of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 47 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 186 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Residents reporting poor or fair health stand at 16.5%, a percentage slightly lower than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clinton County, Iowa
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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.