Muscatine County Health Data
Muscatine County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
77/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.5 per 100K
Dentists
4.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.0
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 Muscatine County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Muscatine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Muscatine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Muscatine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.3% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Muscatine | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| 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 Muscatine County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Muscatine County Primary Care Density Below National Medians
Health data brief for Muscatine County, Iowa.
Muscatine County reports 38 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is well below the national median of 70 per 100,000. The county also has a mental health provider ratio of 88 per 100,000, compared to the national standard of 250. Resident health assessments indicate that 16.4% of the population is in poor or fair health, slightly lower than the 17% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 76.7 years, falling short of the Iowa average of 77.7 and the national 77-year mark. Meanwhile, the uninsured rate is 5.4%, which is lower than the state's 5.7% and the national 10%. 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.