Kossuth County Health Data
Kossuth County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.1%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.2 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 Kossuth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Kossuth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Kossuth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Kossuth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Kossuth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Kossuth County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Kossuth County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Kossuth County, Iowa.
Kossuth County has 63 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care provider density is 48 per 100,000, also below the national median of 70. Residents in the county report a life expectancy of 78.7 years, which is higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and roughly half the national average of 10%. Additionally, 16.1% of adults report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. These figures provide a summary of health conditions and medical access as of the latest reporting cycle. Explore state-level data for Iowa.
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.