Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.1%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 99.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.0
per 100K residents
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.2% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 83.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| 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 Scott 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
Scott County Features Higher Concentration of Primary Care Providers
Health data brief for Scott County, Iowa.
Scott County records 100 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is notably higher than the national median of 70 and exceeds the concentration of clinicians found in many neighboring Iowa counties. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio of 194 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.8%, mirroring the state rate of 5.7% and remaining lower than the national 10% average. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 15.1%, which is more favorable than the national 17%. Life expectancy in the county stands at 77.5 years, aligning with the state average of 77.7 years and the national figure of 77 years. These figures represent the documented health and provider landscape within the county as reported by federal agencies. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Scott County, Iowa
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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.