Osceola County Health Data
Osceola County, Iowa
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Osceola County, Iowa
Osceola County meets national longevity
At 77.8 years, Osceola County residents live 0.1 years above the U.S. average of 77.7 years—effectively matching national longevity. However, the 17.2% poor/fair health rate is notably higher than national averages, suggesting that while lifespan is respectable, chronic disease burden is significant.
Matches state average, high health burden
Osceola County's 77.8-year life expectancy slightly exceeds Iowa's 77.7-year state average, a rare achievement in this group. However, the 17.2% poor/fair health rate is well above the state average, indicating serious chronic disease and disability burden despite decent longevity.
Best longevity, worst health perception
Osceola County's 77.8-year life expectancy is second-best in the region only to Mitchell (79.3), yet its 17.2% poor/fair health rate is the second-highest—second only to Montgomery's 17.5%. This paradox suggests Osceola residents live longer but with greater disease burden requiring active management.
Limited providers, highest uninsured rate
At 7.2% uninsured, Osceola County has the highest uninsured rate in this group—well above Iowa's 5.7% average—limiting insurance-based care access. The county provides only 33 primary care and 17 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, among the lowest capacity in the region, creating compounded access challenges.
Urgent: find coverage today
With 7.2% uninsured and only 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Osceola County faces acute access challenges. Prioritize visiting healthcare.gov or calling 211 to explore Medicaid expansion, marketplace plans, or community health center options—your coverage matters for managing chronic disease.
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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.