Monona County Health Data
Monona County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 93.3 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.6
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 Monona County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monona | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monona County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monona County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Marks
Health data brief for Monona County, Iowa.
The average life expectancy in Monona County is 75.0 years, nearly three years shorter than the Iowa average of 77.7 and two years below the national average of 77. This comes as 16.9% of residents report poor or fair health status, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. The county has a primary care ratio of 93 providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70. However, mental health specialist density is 82 per 100,000, well below the national median of 250. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.6%, roughly equal to the state average of 5.7% and better than the national 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.