Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Iowa
Monroe County trails national health standards
At 75.3 years, Monroe County residents live 2.4 years below the U.S. average of 77.7 years, indicating a longevity gap. The 15.0% poor/fair health rate is relatively better, suggesting that while lifespan is shorter, many residents maintain manageable health status.
Below Iowa average, but fair health rate
Monroe County's 75.3-year life expectancy falls 2.4 years short of Iowa's 77.7-year state average, placing it among the state's lower-performing counties. However, the 15.0% poor/fair health rate is the strongest among the profiled counties, indicating relatively good population health perception.
Mid-tier longevity in region
Monroe County's 75.3-year life expectancy ranks second-lowest in the region, ahead of Monona (75.0) but behind Mills (76.4) and Mitchell (79.3). The 15.0% poor/fair health rate is the best in the group, suggesting efficient local health management despite lower overall lifespan.
Solid coverage, moderate care access
Monroe County's 4.8% uninsured rate beats the Iowa average of 5.7%, meaning most residents have insurance pathways to care. The county provides 53 primary care providers and 40 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, offering baseline access though mental health capacity is tighter than peer counties.
Strengthen your health safety net
At 4.8% uninsured, Monroe County has strong coverage, but individual gaps persist. Visit healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to verify your coverage and access the county's 53 primary care providers per 100,000 residents.
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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.