Wapello County Health Data
Wapello County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 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
57
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
176
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 56.7 per 100K
Dentists
14.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
14.2
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 Wapello County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wapello | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.9% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wapello | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.3% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wapello | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 7.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.9% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 5.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wapello | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wapello 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
Wapello County Life Expectancy Trails State and National Figures
Health data brief for Wapello County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Wapello County is 74.5 years, nearly three years shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and trailing the national average of 77 years. This metric is the most distinct indicator for the county, where 19.8% of adults report being in poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate is 6.7%, which is higher than the statewide average of 5.7% but lower than the 10% national average. For healthcare services, the primary care provider ratio is 57 per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 176 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. These statistics are part of a broader data set on regional health outcomes and clinical care availability. 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.