Pocahontas County Health Data
Pocahontas County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
72/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
14.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.3 per 100K
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 Pocahontas County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.4% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.9% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.9% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pocahontas | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pocahontas 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Pocahontas County Below National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Pocahontas County records 14 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national figure, at 28 per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 7.8%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but remains lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy is 76.4 years, which is shorter than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Meanwhile, 14.3% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These figures provide a statistical overview of the county’s health resources and resident health status without implying specific reasons for the data. 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.