Humboldt County Health Data

Humboldt County, Iowa

Health Score

81/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

78.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.2 yr

State avg 77.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.6%

State avg 5.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

10

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

32

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Humboldt County, Iowa

Humboldt outlives most Americans

At 78.2 years, Humboldt County residents live 1.8 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. The county's 16.3% poor or fair health rate falls well below the national average of 18%, reflecting strong community health outcomes.

Top health outcomes in Iowa

Humboldt County's 78.2-year life expectancy ranks among Iowa's best, outpacing the state average of 77.7 years by 0.5 years. The 16.3% poor or fair health rate also sits below state medians, placing Humboldt among Iowa's healthiest counties.

Excellent health in rural context

Humboldt's 78.2-year life expectancy matches or exceeds neighbors Hancock (78.6 years) and outpaces Hardin (77.3 years) and Howard (77.7 years). The 16.3% poor/fair health rate shows strong community wellness despite rural geography.

Health strength hampered by access

Humboldt's 5.6% uninsured rate matches Iowa's state average, but primary care access is limited at just 10 providers per 100,000—the lowest in this region. Mental health services at 32 per 100,000 also lag, meaning residents likely travel substantial distances for routine care despite excellent health outcomes.

Preserve Humboldt's health advantage

Humboldt County's excellent health outcomes show what's possible—maintain coverage to sustain this success. Confirm your insurance at healthcare.gov and consider telemedicine options to address the county's limited provider density.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Humboldt County, IA?
Humboldt County has a health score of 81/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #50 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 Humboldt County?
Life expectancy in Humboldt County is 78.2 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Humboldt County above the state average.
How does Humboldt County health compare to the Iowa average?
Humboldt County's health score of 81/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 78.2 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.6% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Humboldt County?
Key health factors for Humboldt County include: life expectancy (78.2 years), uninsured rate (5.6%), and primary care physician access (10:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 32:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Humboldt County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 81/100 ("Excellent"), Humboldt County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.2 years. 5.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Humboldt County healthier than the Iowa average?
Humboldt County's health score of 81/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Humboldt County has better primary care access (10:1 ratio) than the state average (54:1).

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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.