Taylor County Health Data

Taylor County, Iowa

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Taylor County, Iowa

Taylor County faces longevity crisis

At 76.0 years, Taylor County residents live 2.9 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years—the lowest among all eight counties. With 16.6% reporting poor or fair health, the county struggles with population health outcomes.

Iowa's lowest life expectancy county

Taylor County's 76.0-year life expectancy is 1.7 years below Iowa's 77.7-year average and the lowest in the entire state among these counties. This represents a significant health deficit compared to state norms.

Severe health disadvantage versus neighbors

Taylor County's 76.0-year life expectancy lags all neighboring counties, trailing Story County (81.5 years) by 5.5 years and Sioux County (82.6 years) by 6.6 years. The county also has the region's lowest access to mental health providers at just 17 per 100K.

Provider shortage compounds health crisis

Taylor County has 51 primary care providers per 100K—above Tama County but below most neighbors—yet only 17 mental health providers per 100K, the region's lowest. The 6.7% uninsured rate is the highest among the eight counties, leaving vulnerable residents without healthcare access.

Urgent: secure health insurance now

Taylor County's 6.7% uninsured rate—the highest in the eight-county region—combined with limited provider access, makes insurance critical. Contact Healthcare.gov at 1-800-318-2596 immediately to explore Medicaid and marketplace options and connect with available providers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Taylor County, IA?
Taylor County has a health score of 68/100, rated "Average." It ranks #82 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 Taylor County?
Life expectancy in Taylor County is 76.0 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Taylor County below the state average.
How does Taylor County health compare to the Iowa average?
Taylor County's health score of 68/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 76.0 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 6.7% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Taylor County?
Key health factors for Taylor County include: life expectancy (76.0 years), uninsured rate (6.7%), and primary care physician access (51:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 17:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Taylor County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 68/100 ("Average"), Taylor County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 76.0 years. 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Taylor County?
Taylor County's health score of 68/100 is below the Iowa average of 78/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.