Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 18.5 per 100K
Dentists
12.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.1
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 19.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 6.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Crawford County Primary Care Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Crawford County, Iowa.
Crawford County has 19 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider availability is also lower than the national benchmark, with 56 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Survey data indicates that 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 9.8%, higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 78.5 years, higher than the Iowa state figure of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. 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.