Henry County Health Data

Henry County, Iowa

Health Score

77/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.2 yr

State avg 77.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.2%

State avg 5.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

59

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

128

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Henry County, Iowa

Henry matches national health trends

Henry County residents live 77.2 years on average, roughly in line with the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The 17.1% poor or fair health rate sits near national norms, reflecting typical American health status.

Slightly below Iowa's health average

At 77.2 years, Henry County trails Iowa's state average life expectancy of 77.7 years by 0.5 years. The 17.1% poor or fair health rate also exceeds the state median, placing Henry among Iowa's more challenged counties.

Strong provider access, moderate health

Henry County's 77.2-year life expectancy falls below neighbors Hancock (78.6 years) and Howard (77.7 years), yet the county boasts exceptional provider availability—59 primary care providers per 100,000 and 128 mental health providers per 100,000. Access alone hasn't closed the health gap.

Best-insured county with rich providers

Henry County leads with only 5.2% uninsured—below Iowa's 5.7% average—and rivals the state for primary care access at 59 per 100,000. Mental health capacity is exceptional at 128 providers per 100,000, yet health outcomes suggest barriers beyond pure access.

Henry County: maintain momentum

Henry County's strong insurance coverage and provider networks position residents well—keep it that way. Verify your coverage at healthcare.gov and use Henry's robust mental health resources to address whole-person health beyond physical care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Henry County, IA?
Henry County has a health score of 77/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #57 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Henry County?
Life expectancy in Henry County is 77.2 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Henry County below the state average.
How does Henry County health compare to the Iowa average?
Henry County's health score of 77/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 77.2 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.2% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Henry County?
Key health factors for Henry County include: life expectancy (77.2 years), uninsured rate (5.2%), and primary care physician access (59:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 128:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Henry County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 77/100 ("Excellent"), Henry County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.2 years. 5.2% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Henry County?
Henry County's health score of 77/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.