Story County Health Data
Story County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
96/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
64
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
265
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 64.3 per 100K
Dentists
1.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.1
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 Story County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Story | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Story | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.5% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.2% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 2.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Story | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Story | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 29.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Story County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Low Uninsured Rate Distinguishes Story County in Iowa
Health data brief for Story County, Iowa.
Story County reports an uninsured rate of 4.6%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7% and less than half of the national average of 10%. The county also features a high life expectancy of 81.5 years, exceeding the state figure of 77.7 years and the national norm of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 265 per 100,000, which is slightly higher than the national median of 250. In contrast, the primary care provider ratio of 64 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 70. About 13.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is better than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a look into health coverage and health outcomes across the county as documented in federal datasets. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Story 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.