Ida County Health Data
Ida County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 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
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.8 per 100K
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 Ida County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ida | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ida County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ida County Poor or Fair Health Rate Lower Than National Average
Health data brief for Ida County, Iowa.
In Ida County, 14.7% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 77.5 years, which is lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years but higher than the national average of 77 years. Clinical data indicates a primary care provider ratio of 29 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is currently unavailable for this county. The uninsured rate stands at 5.6%, which is lower than both the state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. These figures summarize current self-reported health status and clinical provider availability. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.