Hardin County Health Data
Hardin County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
74/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.9 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
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 Hardin County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hardin | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hardin 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
Hardin County Mental Health Provider Ratio Remains Below National Median
Health data brief for Hardin County, Iowa.
Hardin County records 49 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. This figure is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. Clinical data also shows a primary care provider ratio of 36 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In terms of insurance coverage, the county has an uninsured rate of 6.2%, which is higher than the Iowa average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 17.0%, which matches the national average exactly. Life expectancy for county residents is 77.3 years, slightly lower than the state average of 77.7 years and higher than the national average of 77 years. These metrics reflect current healthcare access and population health status. 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.