Montgomery County Health Data
Montgomery County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.8 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 Montgomery County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.0% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Montgomery | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Montgomery County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Montgomery County Reports High Poor and Fair Health Rate
Health data brief for Montgomery County, Iowa.
According to current health data, 17.5% of Montgomery County residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. This occurs alongside a low primary care provider ratio of 39 per 100,000 residents, roughly half the national median of 70. Mental health providers are also less common than elsewhere, with 109 per 100,000 compared to the national benchmark of 250. The county's life expectancy is 75.5 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.7 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate stands at 5.6%, nearly identical to the Iowa average of 5.7% and significantly lower than the 10% national rate. 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.