Sac County Health Data

Sac County, Iowa

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Sac County, Iowa

Sac County life expectancy trails nation

At 77.1 years, Sac County residents live slightly shorter lives than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. About 14% of Sac County adults report poor or fair health, close to the national rate of 16%, suggesting residents here experience relatively good health outcomes overall.

Below state average on life expectancy

Sac County's 77.1-year life expectancy falls 0.6 years short of Iowa's state average of 77.7 years. This places the county in the lower half of Iowa's health rankings, though the gap is modest.

Neighboring counties show mixed patterns

Sac County's 77.1-year life expectancy ranks below Story County (81.5 years) and Shelby County (78.3 years) but exceeds Tama County (76.7 years). The 13.9% poor/fair health rate here is better than most neighbors except Story County at 13.4%.

Modest provider access, low uninsured rate

With 62 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, Sac County falls short of many neighboring counties but exceeds Tama County's 18 per 100K. The 5.8% uninsured rate matches the state average, meaning most residents have coverage—though mental health providers at 72 per 100K suggest some gaps in behavioral health access.

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Sac County's 5.8% uninsured rate shows most residents are covered, but 1 in 17 adults still lack insurance. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact your county health department to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and employer coverage options available to you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sac County, IA?
Sac County has a health score of 83/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #36 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Sac County?
Life expectancy in Sac County is 77.1 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Sac County below the state average.
How does Sac County health compare to the Iowa average?
Sac County's health score of 83/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 77.1 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Sac County?
Key health factors for Sac County include: life expectancy (77.1 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 72:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sac County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 83/100 ("Excellent"), Sac County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.1 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Sac County healthier than the Iowa average?
Sac County's health score of 83/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.