Humboldt County Health Data
Humboldt County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.4 per 100K
Dentists
10.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
20.9
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 Humboldt County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Humboldt | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Humboldt County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Humboldt County Records 32 Mental Health Providers Per 100,000 Residents
Health data brief for Humboldt County, Iowa.
Humboldt County has a mental health provider ratio of 32 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000, standing at 10 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, life expectancy is 78.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.6%, which is lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.3% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to a national rate of 17%. These metrics highlight the current distribution of clinical care resources and population health indicators. 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.