Emmet County Health Data
Emmet County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
260
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.4 per 100K
Dentists
21.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.7
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 Emmet County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Emmet | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Emmet County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Emmet County Uninsured Rate Exceeds Iowa State Norms
Health data brief for Emmet County, Iowa.
Emmet County’s uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7%, though it remains lower than the national average of 10%. The life expectancy in the county is 77.0 years, which matches the national average but is slightly below the state average of 77.7 years. According to reports, 16.4% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, which is close to the national median of 17%. Access to primary care is recorded at 64 providers per 100,000 people, slightly below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 260 per 100,000, which is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics reflect the recorded healthcare access and outcomes 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.