Louisa County Health Data
Louisa County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 9.3 per 100K
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 Louisa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Louisa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Louisa County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Louisa County Records Low Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Louisa County, Iowa.
Louisa County records 9 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In comparison, the county has 86 mental health providers per 100,000 people, also lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Despite these provider ratios, the county's life expectancy is 78.7 years, which is longer than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Louisa County is 6.9%, which is higher than the state average of 5.7% but remains lower than the national average of 10%. About 18.6% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Louisa 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 Louisa 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.