Poweshiek County Health Data
Poweshiek County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
86
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
168
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 86.1 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
10.8
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 Poweshiek County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Poweshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Poweshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Poweshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Poweshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.9% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Poweshiek County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Poweshiek County Primary Care Ratio Higher Than National Median
Health data brief for Poweshiek County, Iowa.
Poweshiek County has 86 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider availability is paired with an uninsured rate of 4.5%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 78.2 years, which is longer than both the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The mental health provider ratio is 168 per 100,000, a figure lower than the national median of 250. Furthermore, 15.9% of residents report poor or fair health, which is lower than the national average of 17%. These data points reflect the current health landscape of the county as measured by the CDC and Census Bureau. 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.