Warren County Health Data
Warren County, Iowa
Health Score
87/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
3.8%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
62
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Warren County, Iowa
Warren Exceeds National Health Standards
Warren County residents live to 78.4 years on average, outpacing the U.S. average of 76.4 years and matching Iowa's state average of 77.7 years. Just 15.3% report poor or fair health, well below national benchmarks.
Top Performer in Iowa
Warren ranks among Iowa's healthiest counties, with strong life expectancy and low rates of self-reported poor health. The county's 3.8% uninsured rate is the lowest among these eight counties and substantially below Iowa's 5.7% state average.
Leads Southeast Iowa
Warren County's 78.4-year life expectancy surpasses Van Buren (77.5 years) and ties with Washington County (78.5 years) in the region. Its 62 primary care providers per 100K offers solid access, though it falls behind Van Buren's and Washington's provider density.
Low Uninsured, Stable Access
Warren County has the lowest uninsured rate among these eight counties at 3.8%, ensuring most residents have consistent healthcare access. However, mental health provider availability (29 per 100K) lags compared to primary care, suggesting potential behavioral health gaps.
Keep Coverage Strong
With 3.8% uninsured, Warren County maintains strong health insurance coverage, but even small uninsured populations deserve pathways to care. Residents without coverage should explore marketplace options at healthcare.gov to maintain continuity of 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.