Sioux County Health Data
Sioux County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
82.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
82.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.0%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
81
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
171
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.8 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.7
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 Sioux County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.5% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sioux | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 27.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sioux County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sioux County Reports Higher Life Expectancy than State Norms
Health data brief for Sioux County, Iowa.
Sioux County residents have a life expectancy of 82.6 years, which is more than five years longer than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This is one of the highest marks in the region. The county reports an uninsured rate of 6.0%, which is nearly the same as the state's 5.7% but remains lower than the national 10% average. Primary care provider availability is 81 per 100,000, higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 171 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Approximately 14.7% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national rate. These data points summarize the general health profile of the county as documented by federal health and census bureaus. Explore state-level data.
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.