Sac County Health Data
Sac County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
83/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.1 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.5 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 Sac County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.2% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 23.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sac | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.8% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sac 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
Sac County Mental Health Provider Ratio Sits Below National Median
Health data brief for Sac County, Iowa.
Sac County has 72 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250. This provider ratio also sits below figures seen in other parts of Iowa. While the county’s uninsured rate of 5.8% is nearly identical to the state’s 5.7%, and remains better than the 10% national norm, the availability of specialized care remains a distinct characteristic. Residents reported a 13.9% rate of poor or fair health, which is better than the national figure of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 77.1 years, which is close to both the Iowa state result of 77.7 years and the national mark of 77 years. Primary care provider availability stands at 62 per 100,000, which is just under the national median of 70. These metrics highlight the current availability of medical services. 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.