Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.5
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 Floyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Floyd County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratios in Floyd County
Health data brief for Floyd County, Iowa.
The ratio of mental health providers in Floyd County is 46 per 100,000 residents. This figure is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 and the rates seen in neighboring Iowa regions. Life expectancy for residents in Floyd County is 76.7 years, which is one year lower than the state average of 77.7 years. Regarding health insurance, 5.1% of the population is uninsured, a rate lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and less than the national average of 10%. The primary care provider ratio stands at 39 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 70 per 100,000. Additionally, 15.6% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, which is a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. 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.