Grundy County Health Data
Grundy County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
16.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.1
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 Grundy County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 82.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grundy | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grundy 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
High Life Expectancy Recorded in Grundy County
Health data brief for Grundy County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Grundy County is 79.3 years. This is higher than both the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. In other health metrics, the county reports an uninsured rate of 4.3%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national rate of 10%. About 13.3% of adults in Grundy County report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Healthcare access data shows 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 48 mental health providers per 100,000. Both ratios are lower than national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. These figures are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings and the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System. 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.