Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Iowa
Health Score
82/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 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
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
194
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Scott County, Iowa
Scott County life expectancy near national mark
Scott County residents live 77.5 years on average, just 1.4 years below the U.S. average of 78.9 years. The 15.1% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national average of 16%, indicating moderately good population health.
Slightly below Iowa health performance
At 77.5 years, Scott County's life expectancy is 0.2 years below Iowa's 77.7-year average. The county ranks in the middle tier of Iowa health outcomes, with performance comparable to the state baseline.
Strong provider access, moderate longevity
Scott County's 77.5-year life expectancy lags Story County (81.5 years) and Sioux County (82.6 years) but exceeds Taylor County (76.0 years). With 100 primary care providers per 100K, Scott County leads the region in physician access.
Best in region for mental health care
Scott County excels with 194 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—far ahead of most neighboring counties and reflecting robust behavioral health infrastructure. The 5.8% uninsured rate matches the state average, and 100 primary care providers per 100K provide strong medical access.
Ensure your insurance coverage is current
Scott County's 5.8% uninsured rate means most residents have coverage, but a segment remains uninsured. Visit Healthcare.gov or speak with a local navigator to review your current plan and explore options if you're uninsured or underinsured.
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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.