Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Iowa
Health Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
47
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Hancock County, Iowa
Hancock outlives the nation
At 78.6 years, Hancock County residents live nearly a year longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 15.9% poor or fair health rate also sits below the national average of 18%, suggesting residents here experience better overall health outcomes than most Americans.
Top health outcomes in Iowa
Hancock County ranks among Iowa's healthiest, with a life expectancy of 78.6 years compared to the state average of 77.7 years. This 0.9-year advantage reflects strong community health management and preventive care practices across the county.
Stronger than surrounding counties
Hancock's 78.6-year life expectancy outpaces neighboring Hardin County (77.3 years) and Howard County (77.7 years). The county also leads in health perception, with only 15.9% reporting poor or fair health versus 17% in Hardin.
Access gaps despite good health
Just 5.7% of Hancock residents lack health insurance, matching Iowa's state average, but primary care is scarce at only 9 providers per 100,000 residents—well below the state median. Mental health providers are more available at 47 per 100,000, yet residents may travel far for routine medical care.
Stay covered in Hancock County
With nearly all Hancock residents insured, health coverage is strong here—but don't let gaps emerge. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Iowa Department of Human Services to confirm your coverage and explore options if circumstances change.
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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.