Iowa County Health Data
Iowa County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
110
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.4 per 100K
Dentists
18.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Iowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 70.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iowa 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
Iowa County Reports Uninsured Rate of 4.4 Percent
Health data brief for Iowa County, Iowa.
Iowa County records an uninsured rate of 4.4%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and significantly lower than the national average of 10%. The county also reports that 13.8% of adults are in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national rate of 17%. In clinical care, the primary care provider ratio is 60 per 100,000 and the mental health provider ratio is 110 per 100,000. Both of these ratios are lower than their respective national medians of 70 and 250 per 100,000. Longevity data shows a life expectancy of 78.1 years, exceeding the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. These statistics provide a overview of health coverage and outcomes for the county population. 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.