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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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.