Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
84/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
27
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
33.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.7
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Adult Health Status Reporting in Hamilton County
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Iowa.
In Hamilton County, 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health. This percentage is lower than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in Hamilton County is 77.2 years, compared to the Iowa state average of 77.7 years. The county reports an uninsured rate of 5.2%, which is slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and lower than the national average of 10%. Regarding medical provider access, there are 27 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 82 mental health providers per 100,000. These ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000, respectively. Data for provider ratios is drawn from 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.