Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
11.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 53.7 per 100K
Dentists
6.0
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 72.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 81.8% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio Trails National Median in Madison County
Health data brief for Madison County, Iowa.
Madison County has 71 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In comparison, the county records 54 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Other health metrics for the county include a life expectancy of 78.8 years, which is longer than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 11.7% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a rate that is lower than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Madison County is 4.6%, which sits lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. 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.