Dubuque County Health Data
Dubuque County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
201
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.0 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Dubuque County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dubuque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dubuque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dubuque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dubuque | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dubuque County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dubuque County Uninsured Rates Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Dubuque County, Iowa.
The uninsured rate in Dubuque County is 4.6%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. Residents here have a life expectancy of 78.7 years, which is longer than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning with the national median of 17%. The county offers 77 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 201 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These data points provide a statistical overview of health coverage and outcomes for the county's population. 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.