Emmet County Health Data

Emmet County, Iowa

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Emmet County, Iowa

Emmet County faces health disadvantages

Emmet County's life expectancy of 77.0 years falls below both the national average (76.4 years)—though marginally—and Iowa's state average (77.7 years). With 16.4% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county shows health challenges slightly below the national average of 18%.

Below-average health outcomes statewide

Emmet County's life expectancy of 77.0 years trails Iowa's state average of 77.7 years by 0.7 years, placing it among the weaker performers in Iowa. The county's 16.4% poor/fair health rate, while not the highest, still signals room for improvement.

Moderate provider access, lower longevity

Emmet County's 77.0-year life expectancy ranks below most of its neighbors except Des Moines and Decatur counties, despite having a solid 64 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. The county's 260 mental health providers per 100,000 is strong, yet the life expectancy gap suggests other barriers to health.

Uninsured rate exceeds state and regional norms

Emmet County's uninsured rate of 7.9% exceeds both the state average (5.7%) and most neighboring counties, leaving nearly 8% of residents without healthcare coverage. While the county provides 64 primary care and 260 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, the uninsured population struggles to access them.

Emmet County, coverage is urgent

With 7.9% uninsured—above state average—Emmet residents need coverage now. Visit Healthcare.gov or call 1-855-336-8930 to explore plans; many are affordable with subsidies, and coverage directly improves your access to the primary and mental health providers your county offers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Emmet County, IA?
Emmet County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #80 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Emmet County?
Life expectancy in Emmet County is 77.0 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Emmet County below the state average.
How does Emmet County health compare to the Iowa average?
Emmet County's health score of 68/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 7.9% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Emmet County?
Key health factors for Emmet County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (7.9%), and primary care physician access (64:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 260:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Emmet County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Emmet County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 7.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Emmet County?
Emmet County's health score of 68/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.