Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.4 per 100K
Dentists
9.3
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.7% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 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 Hancock County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Hancock County Reports Primary Care Provider Ratio of 9 Per 100,000
Health data brief for Hancock County, Iowa.
Hancock County reports a primary care provider ratio of 9 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. For mental health services, the county has a ratio of 47 providers per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Longevity data shows a life expectancy of 78.6 years, exceeding the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.7%, matching the state average and remaining lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, 15.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national rate of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of clinical availability and health outcomes for the county population. 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.