Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
220
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 76.7 per 100K
Dentists
19.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson 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
Jefferson County Uninsured Rate Rises Above Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Iowa.
In Jefferson County, the uninsured rate stands at 7.8%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7%, though still below the national average of 10%. The county reports 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 70. However, the density of mental health providers is 220 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, falling below the Iowa average of 77.7 years and just above the national average of 77 years. Approximately 17.0% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, matching the national average exactly. These data points provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the region as recorded in federal surveys. Explore Iowa state-level data for more information.
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.