Fremont County Health Data
Fremont County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
15
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 15.2 per 100K
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 Fremont County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fremont | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fremont County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Uninsured Rates in Fremont County
Health data brief for Fremont County, Iowa.
The uninsured rate in Fremont County is 4.7%. This percentage is lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and less than half of the national average of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, the county has 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 31 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, while the state average is 77.7 years. Furthermore, 13.2% of adults in Fremont County report being in poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. The primary care provider and mental health provider numbers are documented through the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fremont County, Iowa
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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.