Jones County Health Data
Jones County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.6 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.2
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 Jones County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jones | 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) | 66.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jones | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jones County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jones County Life Expectancy Exceeds State and National Averages
Health data brief for Jones County, Iowa.
The life expectancy in Jones County is 79.8 years, which is higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and nearly three years above the national average of 77 years. Despite this outcome, the county reports lower provider availability, with 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half of the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 110 per 100,000, trailing the national median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 5.0%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national rate of 10%. About 14.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure that is lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics are compiled from federal health provider and census datasets. Explore Iowa state-level data for further comparison.
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.