Lyon County Health Data
Lyon County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
92/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
16
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.3 per 100K
Dentists
16.5
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.3
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 Lyon County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 26.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.8% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Lyon | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Lyon County nationally on binge drinking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Lyon County Life Expectancy Exceeds National and State Averages
Health data brief for Lyon County, Iowa.
Lyon County residents have a life expectancy of 82.5 years, which is significantly higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is accompanied by a poor or fair health rate of 13.8%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.8%, nearly matching the Iowa average of 5.7% and sitting well below the national rate of 10%. Regarding healthcare access, Lyon County has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 16 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.