Mills County Health Data
Mills County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Mills County, Iowa
Mills County life expectancy lags slightly
At 76.4 years, Mills County residents live about 1.3 years less than the U.S. average of 77.7 years. The county's poor or fair health rate of 15.7% is slightly better than the national average, suggesting most residents experience manageable health outcomes despite the longevity gap.
Below Iowa average, but improving
Mills County's 76.4-year life expectancy falls 1.3 years short of Iowa's 77.7-year state average, placing it in the lower half of Iowa counties for longevity. However, the 15.7% poor/fair health rate is competitive within the state, indicating room for targeted wellness improvements.
Outperforms some southern Iowa peers
Mills County edges out Monona County (75.0 years) and Monroe County (75.3 years) in life expectancy, though it trails Mitchell County's impressive 79.3 years. The county's 15.7% poor/fair health rate is among the better in its region, suggesting effective primary care access.
Strong insurance coverage, steady care access
Only 4.2% of Mills County residents lack health insurance—well below Iowa's 5.7% average—meaning most people have regular access to preventive care. The county offers 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 89 mental health providers per 100,000, supporting both routine and mental health needs.
Check your coverage today
With 4.2% uninsured, Mills County has strong baseline coverage, but individual circumstances vary. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, or employer options—ensuring everyone has a path to 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.