Dallas County Health Data
Dallas County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
99/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
41
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
10.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
44.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.4 per 100K
Dentists
6.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
27.8
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 Dallas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 7.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 19.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 10.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 5.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 75.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 9.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dallas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 6.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dallas 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
Dallas County Poor and Fair Health Rates Hit National Lows
Health data brief for Dallas County, Iowa.
Only 10.9% of Dallas County residents report being in poor or fair health, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 17%. The county also maintains an uninsured rate of 3.8%, which is less than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Residents have a life expectancy of 81.9 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of professional access, there are 42 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 41 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect the recorded health outcomes and resource availability in the region. 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.