Linn County Health Data
Linn County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 62.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.5
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 Linn County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 23.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Linn | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Linn County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Linn County Mental Health Provider Ratio Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Linn County, Iowa.
Linn County has 311 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. This provider availability sits alongside other local health metrics, such as a life expectancy of 78.5 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 4.3%, lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Additionally, 13.9% of adults in Linn County report being in poor or fair health, which is less than the national average of 17%. The county also has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is fewer than the national median of 70 per 100,000. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.