Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Floyd County, Iowa
Life expectancy trails U.S. average by 2 years
Floyd County residents have a life expectancy of 76.7 years, about 2.2 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. Only 15.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is actually favorable compared to many counties, yet the lower life expectancy suggests hidden health challenges. This paradox hints at issues like acute mortality risks that surveys don't always capture.
Below-average life expectancy for Iowa
Floyd County's 76.7-year life expectancy ranks below Iowa's 77.7-year state average, placing it among the lower-performing counties statewide. The gap of 1 year reflects persistent health disparities that affect residents' longevity compared to their peers across the state. Addressing this gap requires sustained focus on prevention and care access.
Lowest life expectancy in the region
At 76.7 years, Floyd County has the lowest life expectancy among its neighbors, trailing Fayette (77.1 years) and Hamilton (77.2 years). Despite its favorable 15.6% poor/fair health rate, the county's shorter lifespan suggests structural health risks—possibly related to industry, demographics, or healthcare infrastructure. Regional collaboration on health improvement could help lift outcomes across the area.
Strong primary care, moderate mental health access
Floyd County offers 39 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—one of the highest ratios in the region—giving residents solid access to routine care. However, mental health resources lag at 46 providers per 100K, and a 5.1% uninsured rate means most residents can seek help, though some barriers remain for vulnerable populations.
Ensure you have health coverage now
Though Floyd County's 5.1% uninsured rate is better than state average, that still leaves roughly 1 in 20 adults without insurance protection. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact Iowa's Medicaid office to see if you qualify for free or low-cost plans and get ahead of preventive health needs.
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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.