Davis County Health Data
Davis County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
14.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
11
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Davis County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Davis | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Davis County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Access Limited in Davis County
Health data brief for Davis County, Iowa.
Davis County has 11 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county's uninsured rate is 14.4%, which is more than double the Iowa state rate of 5.7% and higher than the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.3 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 77.7 years and near the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 17.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is comparable to the national median of 17%. Access to primary care providers is recorded at 22 per 100,000 people, while the national median for this metric is 70 per 100,000. These figures represent the health infrastructure and resident-reported conditions as documented in current federal and state databases. 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.