Osceola County Health Data
Osceola County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
71/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Osceola County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.7% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 64.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Osceola | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Osceola County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Significant Mental Health Provider Shortfall in Osceola County
Health data brief for Osceola County, Iowa.
Osceola County has one of the lowest mental health provider ratios in the region at 17 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Access to primary care is also lower than the national benchmark of 70, with 33 providers per 100,000. However, the life expectancy of 77.8 years is slightly higher than both the state average of 77.7 and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 7.2%, which is notably higher than the Iowa average of 5.7%, though it remains lower than the national 10%. Furthermore, 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, roughly aligning with the national average of 17%. 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.