Dickinson County Health Data
Dickinson County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
28.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 84.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
22.4
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 Dickinson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dickinson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dickinson County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dickinson County Leads in Primary Care Access Ratios
Health data brief for Dickinson County, Iowa.
Dickinson County has 84 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a ratio higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The life expectancy in the county is 81.2 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 15.5% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to a national median of 17%. The uninsured rate stands at 5.6%, which is similar to the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national average of 10%. Mental health provider access is 116 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These figures describe the clinical capacity and measured health outcomes within 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.