Lucas County Health Data
Lucas County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
103
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
23.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 103.3 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
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 Lucas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.8% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lucas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lucas County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lucas County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Lucas County, Iowa.
In Lucas County, 18.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. Other local metrics include a life expectancy of 76.0 years, which is shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.4%, slightly lower than the state average of 5.7% and nearly half the national average of 10%. Lucas County has 103 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. However, its mental health provider ratio is 114 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 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.