Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
69
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
105
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 68.8 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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 5.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Access in Greene County
Health data brief for Greene County, Iowa.
Greene County reports 69 primary care providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is very close to the national median of 70 per 100,000, distinguishing it from many surrounding rural counties. The county also has 105 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy for residents is 76.8 years, compared to the Iowa average of 77.7 years. About 5.8% of the population is uninsured, matching the state average of 5.7% and staying below the national rate of 10%. Adult residents reporting poor or fair health in the county stand at 15.9%, compared to the national average of 17%. Provider counts are based on data from the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.