Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Iowa
Health Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.3%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
311
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Linn County, Iowa
Linn County lives longer than most
At 78.5 years, Linn County residents outlive the U.S. average of 76.4 years by more than two years. Just 13.9% of Linn residents report poor or fair health, beating the national rate of 16.8%. The county's strong life expectancy reflects a healthier population compared to typical American counties.
Above average for Iowa
Linn County's 78.5-year life expectancy exceeds Iowa's state average of 77.7 years by eight months. The county ranks well within Iowa's health landscape, with lower rates of poor health and uninsured residents compared to many rural peers. This positions Linn as one of Iowa's healthier urban-centered counties.
Strong provider access in the region
Linn County has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 311 mental health providers per 100,000—significantly higher than rural neighbors like Marshall County (43 primary, 227 mental health). This robust healthcare workforce means residents typically access care faster than those in surrounding counties.
Healthcare access for nearly all
Just 4.3% of Linn County residents lack health insurance, well below Iowa's 5.7% average and the national uninsured rate of 10.9%. With 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, most Linn County residents can find a doctor relatively near home. The county's urban core in Cedar Rapids provides concentrated medical infrastructure.
Already doing well? Stay covered.
Linn County's low uninsured rate shows most residents have coverage, but nearly 1 in 25 still lacks it. Visit Healthcare.gov or IowaInsurance.org to review your plan annually and explore options during open enrollment. Small changes in income or job status can affect your eligibility for subsidies or Medicaid.
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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.