Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
116
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.7 per 100K
Dentists
10.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jasper County Uninsured Rate Falls Below State and National Levels
Health data brief for Jasper County, Iowa.
Jasper County maintains an uninsured rate of 4.8%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and less than half of the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is higher than many regions, the county has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 people, falling short of the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 116 per 100,000, compared to the national median of 250. Adult residents report a life expectancy of 77.9 years, which is higher than both the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 13.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, a lower rate than the national average of 17%. The health metrics for Jasper County are documented by federal and state monitoring agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for data details.
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.