Ringgold County Health Data
Ringgold County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.3%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
15.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
21.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 107.8 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 Ringgold County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ringgold | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ringgold | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.5% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.4% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ringgold | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ringgold | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 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 Ringgold County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Ringgold County Life Expectancy Shorter Than State and National Norms
Health data brief for Ringgold County, Iowa.
Ringgold County records a life expectancy of 74.6 years, which is over three years shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Conversely, the county has 108 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Data for mental health provider ratios is currently unavailable for this county. The uninsured rate is 6.3%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but lower than the 10% national average. Additionally, 15.9% of residents report being in poor or fair health, a rate lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics illustrate the differences between local health outcomes and national benchmarks without providing causal explanations. 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.