Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
98
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
36.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Lee County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lee | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lee County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lee County Life Expectancy Trends Below Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Lee County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Lee County is 74.8 years, which is lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a poor or fair health rate of 17.7%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding health access, there are 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, just under the national median of 70. Mental health provider density is 98 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Conversely, the uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the state average of 5.7% and less than half of the national average of 10%. These data points are sourced from federal health and census records. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for more information on how these statistics are calculated.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Lee County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Lee County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.