Louisa County Health Data
Louisa County, Iowa
Health Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
9
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County beats national life expectancy
Louisa residents live to 78.7 years, surpassing the U.S. average of 76.4 years by more than two years. However, 18.6% report poor or fair health, running higher than the national average of 16.8%. This gap suggests Louisa residents live longer despite managing more chronic health conditions.
Above state average, mixed wellness
At 78.7 years, Louisa County exceeds Iowa's 77.7-year average by 12 months. Yet the county's 18.6% poor/fair health rate ranks among Iowa's higher rates, indicating residents manage more health challenges than typical for the state. This pattern reflects a community with longer lives but greater disease burden.
Critical provider shortage
Louisa County has just 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in Iowa and far below neighbors like Marion County (96 per 100K). Mental health services are similarly sparse at 86 per 100,000. Residents often travel 30+ minutes to see a doctor.
Provider scarcity hits coverage rate
At 6.9% uninsured, Louisa exceeds both Iowa's 5.7% and the national 10.9% averages—likely reflecting rural poverty and limited job-based insurance options. With only 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Louisa faces a dual crisis of affordability and access. Many residents drive to neighboring counties for routine care.
Closing Louisa's coverage gap
Nearly 1 in 14 Louisa residents lacks coverage—higher than most of Iowa. Check if you qualify for Medicaid at the Louisa County Social Services office or explore Healthcare.gov plans. Community health centers in nearby counties may also help reduce costs and travel.
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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.