Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Iowa
Health Score
94/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
54
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Madison County, Iowa
Madison County exceeds health benchmarks
At 78.8 years, Madison County residents live 2.4 years longer than the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Just 11.7% report poor or fair health, well below the national average of 16.8%. Madison County consistently outperforms national health metrics across multiple indicators.
Healthiest county in Iowa
Madison County's 78.8-year life expectancy ranks second only to Lyon County within Iowa, exceeding the state average of 77.7 by more than a year. The county's 11.7% poor/fair health rate is the lowest in Iowa. Madison County achieves some of the best health outcomes in the state.
Balanced provider network
Madison County has 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 71 mental health providers per 100,000—solid numbers that exceed many rural neighbors. This moderate but adequate provider base supports the county's strong health outcomes. Access appears well-matched to population needs.
Coverage and access aligned well
At 4.6% uninsured, Madison County beats both Iowa's 5.7% and the national 10.9% averages—reflecting strong employment and income levels. With 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, most Madison residents access care easily. This combination of universal coverage and adequate providers enables excellent health outcomes.
Keep Madison's momentum going
Madison County's nearly universal coverage is a strength, but staying covered requires attention during life changes. Visit Healthcare.gov during open enrollment to review your plan, or contact Madison County Social Services about Medicaid eligibility. Continuous coverage helps catch health problems early.
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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.