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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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.