Dickinson County Health Data
Dickinson County, Iowa
Health Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
84
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Dickinson County, Iowa
Dickinson County residents live longest
Dickinson County boasts a life expectancy of 81.2 years, exceeding the U.S. average of 76.4 years by nearly 5 years—one of the strongest performances in this analysis. With 15.5% reporting poor or fair health, the county performs well below the national average of 18%.
Iowa's top life expectancy performers
At 81.2 years, Dickinson County's life expectancy is 3.5 years above Iowa's state average of 77.7 years, ranking it among the state's very best. The combination of high life expectancy and favorable health perception rates signals a county with strong underlying health assets.
Outstanding provider resources and longevity
Dickinson County's 81.2-year life expectancy ranks second only to Dallas County (81.9 years) among these eight counties, and it pairs this with the highest primary care provider ratio (84 per 100,000). This combination of longevity and abundant healthcare access represents a model rural health success.
Excellent coverage and robust provider access
Dickinson County's uninsured rate of 5.6% nearly matches the state average of 5.7%, and the county backs this coverage with 84 primary care and 116 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This alignment of broad coverage and ample provider capacity directly supports the county's exceptional life expectancy.
Dickinson County, sustain your health lead
Your county's outstanding life expectancy reflects strong insurance coverage and healthcare engagement. Maintain that advantage: if you lack coverage, visit Healthcare.gov to explore plans, and use preventive care to keep Dickinson County's health leadership strong.
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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.