Taylor County Health Data
Taylor County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
68/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
17
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Taylor County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.0% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.1% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Taylor | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Taylor County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Taylor County Shows Limited Number of Mental Health Clinicians
Health data brief for Taylor County, Iowa.
Taylor County has 17 mental health providers for every 100,000 people, which is one of the lowest ratios in Iowa and far below the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is also below the national median of 70, with 51 providers per 100,000 residents. The county’s life expectancy is 76.0 years, which is lower than the state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 6.7% of the population is uninsured, a rate that is higher than the state average of 5.7% but lower than the 10% national figure. Residents report poor or fair health at a rate of 16.6%, which is similar to the national average of 17%. This information summarizes health resources and general health status as provided by federal and state monitoring systems. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Taylor County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Taylor County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.