Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Iowa
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
34
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Harrison County, Iowa
Harrison struggles with life expectancy
At 76.3 years, Harrison County residents live 0.1 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years, placing the county near the national baseline. The county's 17.6% poor or fair health rate also mirrors national trends, reflecting typical American health burdens.
Lowest life expectancy in this group
Harrison County ranks among Iowa's lower-performing counties, with a life expectancy of 76.3 years versus the state average of 77.7 years—a 1.4-year gap. The 17.6% poor or fair health rate further signals elevated health challenges across the population.
Health lags surrounding counties
Harrison County's 76.3-year life expectancy trails neighbors Hancock (78.6 years) and Hardin (77.3 years) by significant margins. Its 17.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest among immediate neighbors, suggesting unique community health stressors.
Reasonable access, persistent health gaps
Harrison's 5.8% uninsured rate tracks close to Iowa's 5.7% state average, but primary care remains limited at 34 providers per 100,000. Mental health providers are relatively robust at 61 per 100,000, yet overall health outcomes remain constrained.
Strengthen Harrison's health foundation
With health outcomes trailing the state, ensuring full insurance coverage is critical in Harrison County. Check your coverage status at healthcare.gov and connect with Iowa's Department of Human Services to confirm eligibility for Medicaid or marketplace subsidies.
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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.