O'Brien County Health Data
O'Brien County, Iowa
Health Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in O'Brien County, Iowa
O'Brien County near national average
At 76.4 years, O'Brien County residents live 1.3 years below the U.S. average of 77.7 years—a modest gap. The 16.7% poor/fair health rate is slightly elevated above national norms, pointing to concentrated health challenges in specific populations.
Slightly below Iowa state average
O'Brien County's 76.4-year life expectancy is 1.3 years below Iowa's 77.7-year state average, placing it in the lower-middle tier. The 16.7% poor/fair health rate is above average for the state, suggesting room for improvement in population health management.
Competitive with regional peers
O'Brien County's 76.4-year life expectancy ties with Mills County and outpaces Monona (75.0) and Monroe (75.3), though trails Mitchell (79.3). The 16.7% poor/fair health rate is elevated compared to neighbors but typical for counties with similar demographic profiles.
Good coverage, strong primary care
O'Brien County's 5.9% uninsured rate is close to Iowa's 5.7% average, ensuring accessible coverage for most residents. The county provides 57 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—strong baseline access—though mental health capacity at 36 providers per 100,000 is below peers, representing a potential care gap.
Confirm your health coverage
With 5.9% uninsured, O'Brien County has near-average coverage, but gaps remain for specific populations. Visit healthcare.gov or your county health office to ensure you're covered and connected to the county's strong primary care network.
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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.