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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Scott County, IA?
Scott County has a health score of 82/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #44 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 Scott County?
Life expectancy in Scott County is 77.5 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Scott County below the state average.
How does Scott County health compare to the Iowa average?
Scott County's health score of 82/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 77.5 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 5.8% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Scott County?
Key health factors for Scott County include: life expectancy (77.5 years), uninsured rate (5.8%), and primary care physician access (100:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 194:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Scott County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 82/100 ("Excellent"), Scott County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.5 years. 5.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Scott County healthier than the Iowa average?
Scott County's health score of 82/100 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.