Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
91/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.3%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.7 per 100K
Dentists
22.8
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware 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
Delaware County Residents Outpace State and National Life Expectancy
Health data brief for Delaware County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Delaware County is 79.3 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county's poor or fair health rate is 13.6%, which is lower than the national median of 17%. About 5.3% of residents are uninsured, a figure slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and about half the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the primary care provider ratio is 46 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 136 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These numbers represent the specific health metrics and provider availability documented in the county. 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.