Henry County Health Data
Henry County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.9 per 100K
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Henry County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Henry | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.9% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 5.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Henry County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Henry County Records 128 Mental Health Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Henry County, Iowa.
In Henry County, the ratio of mental health providers is 128 per 100,000 residents. While higher than many neighboring counties, this remains lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 59 primary care providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Longevity data shows a life expectancy of 77.2 years, lower than the state average of 77.7 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 5.2%, which is lower than both the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.1% of residents report poor or fair health, which is nearly identical to the national average of 17%. These figures outline current access to clinical providers and health insurance. 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.