Jones County Health Data

Jones County, Iowa

Health Score

91/100

Excellent

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

79.8 yr

State avg 77.7 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

5.0%

State avg 5.7%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

110

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Jones County, Iowa

Jones County outpaces national life expectancy

At 79.8 years, Jones County residents live 3.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a substantial health advantage. The county's 14.6% poor or fair health rate bests the national average of 18%, reflecting good overall population health.

Top performer in Iowa

Jones County's 79.8-year life expectancy exceeds Iowa's state average of 77.7 years by 2.1 years, placing it among the state's healthiest counties. Its 14.6% poor or fair health rate ranks well above the state median on self-reported health.

Second-best in the region

Jones County's 79.8-year life expectancy trails only Johnson County's 82.0 years and beats all other neighbors, signaling strong community health. Its 34 primary care providers per 100K is modest compared to Johnson County's 192, but reasonable for a smaller rural community.

Strong coverage supports wellness

At 5.0%, Jones County's uninsured rate equals Iowa's lowest in this profile and sits below the state average of 5.7%. With 34 primary care providers and 110 mental health providers per 100K, residents access basic healthcare services locally, though some may travel for specialty care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Jones County, IA?
Jones County has a health score of 91/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #13 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Jones County?
Life expectancy in Jones County is 79.8 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Jones County above the state average.
How does Jones County health compare to the Iowa average?
Jones County's health score of 91/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 79.8 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.0% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Jones County?
Key health factors for Jones County include: life expectancy (79.8 years), uninsured rate (5.0%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 110:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Jones County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 91/100 ("Excellent"), Jones County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 79.8 years. 5.0% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Jones County healthier than the Iowa average?
Jones County's health score of 91/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Jones County has better primary care access (34:1 ratio) than the state average (54:1).

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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.