Lee County Health Data
Lee County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Lee County, Iowa
Lee County faces the steepest health challenges
At 74.8 years, Lee County's life expectancy is the lowest in this profile and trails the U.S. average of 76.4 years by 1.6 years. The county's 17.7% poor or fair health rate approaches the national average of 18%, reflecting serious population health concerns.
Iowa's most challenged county
Lee County's 74.8-year life expectancy falls 2.9 years below Iowa's state average of 77.7 years—the largest gap among all profiled counties. Its 17.7% poor or fair health rate ranks among the highest in Iowa, signaling urgent health disparities.
Significantly trails all neighbors
Lee County's 74.8-year life expectancy markedly lags every neighboring county profiled here, with Jones County's 79.8 years representing a 5.0-year advantage. While Lee County offers 63 primary care and 98 mental health providers per 100K—reasonable for a rural county—the lower health outcomes suggest barriers beyond provider supply.
Insurance alone won't bridge health gap
At 4.8%, Lee County's uninsured rate is the lowest in this profile and below Iowa's 5.7% average, yet life expectancy remains critically low—suggesting insurance access alone doesn't explain health disparities. The county's 63 primary care providers and 98 mental health professionals per 100K provide a foundation, but outcomes suggest systemic health challenges requiring broader intervention.
Ensure complete health protection
Lee County residents should verify comprehensive coverage at healthcare.gov, including mental health and preventive services. Contact your county health department about community health programs, chronic disease management resources, and support services designed to improve long-term outcomes.
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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.