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.
Protect your healthy community
Jones County's excellent health outcomes are built on solid insurance foundation. Check your coverage at healthcare.gov or your local health office to ensure you're maintaining the protection that supports your community's wellbeing.
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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.