Mills County Health Data
Mills County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
80/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
89
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
13.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.9
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 Mills County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mills | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mills County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mills County Maintains Low Uninsured Rate Among Iowa Residents
Health data brief for Mills County, Iowa.
In Mills County, the uninsured rate stands at 4.2%, which is significantly lower than the Iowa state figure of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. While medical coverage coverage is broad, residents have a life expectancy of 76.4 years, slightly shorter than the state mark of 77.7 and the national average of 77 years. Clinical data shows 15.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to 17% nationally. Provider availability is lower than national benchmarks, with 55 primary care doctors per 100,000 residents and 89 mental health specialists per 100,000 people. Nationally, the median ratios are approximately 70 for primary care and 250 for mental health providers. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Mills County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Mills County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.