Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Greene County, Iowa
Life expectancy slightly below U.S. average
Greene County residents live an average of 76.8 years, about 2.1 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 15.9% of adults reporting poor or fair health, the county sits near the middle of regional health outcomes, suggesting a mix of well-managed chronic disease and unmet health needs. Targeted prevention efforts could help close this gap.
Slightly below Iowa's life expectancy benchmark
Greene County's 76.8-year life expectancy is 0.9 years below Iowa's 77.7-year state average, placing it in the lower-middle tier of Iowa counties. The 15.9% poor/fair health rate suggests residents experience manageable disease burden, yet the shortened lifespan indicates room for improvement in mortality prevention and healthcare optimization.
Mid-range performer with strong provider access
Greene County's 76.8-year life expectancy ranks slightly above Floyd (76.7 years) but below Fayette (77.1 years), placing it squarely in the region's middle. However, it boasts the highest primary care (69 per 100K) and mental health provider density (105 per 100K) in the entire region, suggesting strong infrastructure that hasn't yet fully translated to longer lifespans.
Best-in-region healthcare provider access
Greene County stands out with 69 primary care providers and 105 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far exceeding neighboring counties and reflecting strong healthcare infrastructure. An uninsured rate of 5.8% is slightly above the state average but remains manageable, meaning most residents can tap into these abundant resources. This rare advantage should translate to better health outcomes if barriers to care are addressed.
Access expert care with the right coverage
Greene County's exceptional provider network is most valuable when residents have insurance to access it; with a 5.8% uninsured rate, ensure you're covered. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact your local health department to enroll in a plan that lets you fully leverage the county's strong healthcare workforce.
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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.