Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
53
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
26.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.6 per 100K
Dentists
13.3
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.7% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County Mental Health Provider Shortage Identified
Health data brief for Monroe County, Iowa.
In Monroe County, there are 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The county also reports 53 primary care providers per 100,000, compared to the national benchmark of 70. Despite these provider ratios, only 15.0% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in Monroe is 4.8%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and the national 10%. Life expectancy for the county is 75.3 years, trailing both the state average of 77.7 and the national average of 77 years. 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.