Pottawattamie County Health Data
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
242
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.0 per 100K
Dentists
1.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.4
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 Pottawattamie County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pottawattamie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pottawattamie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pottawattamie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pottawattamie | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pottawattamie 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
Life Expectancy in Pottawattamie County Shorter Than State Average
Health data brief for Pottawattamie County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Pottawattamie County is 75.5 years, which is more than two years shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. This health outcome occurs alongside a primary care provider ratio of 45 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county's mental health provider ratio is 242 per 100,000, nearly matching the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, exactly matching the state average and remaining lower than the 10% national average. Additionally, 17.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which aligns with the national average of 17%. These figures are reported from federal and state health data sources to provide a geographic comparison of health metrics. 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.