Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrison County Life Expectancy Trails Iowa and National Averages
Health data brief for Harrison County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Harrison County is 76.3 years, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. For clinical access, the county maintains a ratio of 34 primary care providers per 100,000 and 61 mental health providers per 100,000. Both figures are lower than their respective national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. Regarding general health status, 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county's uninsured rate is 5.8%, which is higher than the state average of 5.7% but remains below the national average of 10%. These data points characterize the longevity and healthcare coverage levels currently observed in the county. 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.