Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Iowa
Health Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 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
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
109
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Montgomery County, Iowa
Montgomery County health lags nationally
At 75.5 years, Montgomery County residents live 2.2 years below the U.S. average of 77.7 years. The 17.5% poor/fair health rate is notably higher than the national average, indicating concentrated chronic disease burden affecting a significant share of residents.
Lowest-performing county profiled
Montgomery County's 75.5-year life expectancy is 2.2 years below Iowa's 77.7-year average, and its 17.5% poor/fair health rate is the highest statewide in this group. These metrics point to urgent needs for preventive care, chronic disease management, and health equity interventions.
Health challenges require regional focus
Montgomery County's 75.5-year life expectancy and 17.5% poor/fair health rate represent the weakest outcomes in its peer group, trailing all neighbors including Monona (75.0 years, 16.9% poor/fair). The county's high poor/fair rate signals substantial opportunity for targeted health interventions.
Adequate coverage, mental health strength
Montgomery County's 5.6% uninsured rate aligns closely with Iowa's 5.7% average, ensuring baseline coverage for most residents. The county boasts 109 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the highest in this group—though primary care access at 39 providers per 100,000 is moderate, suggesting mental health may be a local strength.
Invest in your health coverage
With 17.5% of residents reporting poor/fair health, Montgomery County's strong mental health provider network (109 per 100,000) is a valuable asset. Ensure you're covered by visiting healthcare.gov or contacting your county health office to access both primary care and mental health services.
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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.