Mitchell County Health Data
Mitchell County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.4 per 100K
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 Mitchell County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Mitchell | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Mitchell 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
Primary Care Provider Ratio Trails National Median in Mitchell County
Health data brief for Mitchell County, Iowa.
Mitchell County reports 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Despite this gap in provider density, the county's life expectancy is 79.3 years, which exceeds both the Iowa state average of 77.7 and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 15.8% of residents report poor or fair health, staying under the national rate of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 6.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 5.7% but lower than the national 10%. There is no available data for mental health providers in this jurisdiction. 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.