Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
227
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.5
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | 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) | 63.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| 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 Marshall County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Marshall County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Marshall County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Marshall County is 74.9 years, which is shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.5% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.9%, which is higher than the state average of 5.7% but lower than the national average of 10%. Marshall County has 43 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 227 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is closer to, but still lower than, the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Marshall County, Iowa
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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.