Mahaska County Health Data
Mahaska County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
73
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.8 per 100K
Dentists
13.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Mahaska County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mahaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mahaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mahaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mahaska | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mahaska County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Availability in Mahaska County Above Median
Health data brief for Mahaska County, Iowa.
Mahaska County has 73 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Local health data also shows a life expectancy of 76.6 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in Mahaska County is 5.1%, which is lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and about half of the national average of 10%. About 14.6% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, a lower percentage than the national average of 17%. Additionally, the mental health provider ratio is 142 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. 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.