Guthrie County Health Data
Guthrie County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
47.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.4 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 Guthrie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Guthrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Guthrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Guthrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Guthrie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Guthrie County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Availability in Guthrie County
Health data brief for Guthrie County, Iowa.
Guthrie County has 28 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This ratio is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, with 28 providers per 100,000 residents. Life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, which is higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 6.0%, which is similar to the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 14.5% of adults in Guthrie County report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These statistics are derived from current health provider and census data. 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.