Union County Health Data
Union County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
8.3
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.6% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.8% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.8% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.6% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.8% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union 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
Union County Life Expectancy Differentiates Local Health Profile
Health data brief for Union County, Iowa.
Union County records a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is more than two years lower than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. This metric represents one of the more significant differences between the county and state health results. Conversely, clinical access is higher in some areas, with 100 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 218 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. In terms of health insurance coverage, the county’s 5.6% uninsured rate is nearly identical to the state’s 5.7% and lower than the national 10% average. About 17.0% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, matching the national rate exactly. This profile is based on reported data from federal and state sources. 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.