Union County Health Data
Union County, Iowa
Health Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
100
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
218
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Union County, Iowa
Union County life expectancy lags nation
At 75.6 years, Union County residents live 3.3 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years—the second-lowest in the eight-county region. The 17.0% poor/fair health rate exceeds the national average of 16%, indicating significant population health challenges.
Well below state average on longevity
Union County's 75.6-year life expectancy falls 2.1 years below Iowa's 77.7-year average, placing it among the state's lowest-performing counties. The health deficit is substantial and requires targeted intervention.
Lowest life expectancy, strong provider access
Union County's 75.6-year life expectancy is the lowest among all eight counties, yet paradoxically it offers 100 primary care providers per 100K—tied with Scott County for the region's best. The 218 mental health providers per 100K also ranks among the region's strongest.
Good provider access masks health challenges
Despite having 100 primary care and 218 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—excellent by regional standards—Union County still has the region's lowest life expectancy. The 5.6% uninsured rate is near the state average, suggesting barriers beyond provider access or insurance status drive poor health outcomes.
Ensure coverage and preventive care
Union County's 5.6% uninsured rate is near the state average, but the county's low life expectancy suggests even insured residents face health barriers. Review your coverage at Healthcare.gov and schedule preventive care with your available providers to improve health outcomes.
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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.