Keokuk County Health Data
Keokuk County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
78/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 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
10
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
10
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 10.1 per 100K
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 Keokuk County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Keokuk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Keokuk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Keokuk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Keokuk | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Keokuk County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Keokuk County Records Significant Gaps in Health Provider Density
Health data brief for Keokuk County, Iowa.
Keokuk County reports 10 primary care providers and 10 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, figures that are substantially lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The county’s life expectancy is 76.7 years, which is lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. In contrast, the uninsured rate is 5.0%, coming in below the state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Approximately 16.2% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These metrics highlight the current availability of medical services and population health outcomes as recorded in federal provider and health databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for details on these findings.
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.