Plymouth County Health Data
Plymouth County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
89/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
198
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
7.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.6 per 100K
Dentists
15.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.7
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 Plymouth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.0% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.8% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Plymouth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Plymouth 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
Plymouth County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than National Levels
Health data brief for Plymouth County, Iowa.
Plymouth County reports an uninsured rate of 4.6%, a figure lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and less than half of the 10% national average. This metric is accompanied by a life expectancy of 79.0 years, which is longer than both the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 198 per 100,000, also sitting lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 14.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the national benchmark of 17%. These data points illustrate the distribution of health coverage and outcomes within the county compared to broader trends. 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.