Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
274
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.0
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 Decatur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Decatur County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Decatur County Primary Care Ratios Trail National Median
Health data brief for Decatur County, Iowa.
Decatur County records 26 primary care providers for every 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county has a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which is shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Meanwhile, the mental health provider ratio is 274 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.8%, which is similar to the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.0% of residents report poor or fair health, exactly matching the national median of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of the clinical resources and health outcomes across the county. 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.