Warren County Health Data
Warren County, Iowa
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025Health 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
Poor / Fair Health
15.3%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
22.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 61.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.9
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 Warren County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 21.1% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 12.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 4.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.2% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.1% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 79.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Warren | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.3% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.2% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Warren County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Source vintage: CDC PLACES 2022–2023 measure years.
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Data Story
Warren County Records Low Percentage of Uninsured Residents
Health data brief for Warren County, Iowa.
By HealthByCounty Editorial Team
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Warren County has an uninsured rate of 3.8%, significantly lower than the Iowa state average of 5.7% and the national average of 10%. While insurance coverage is broad compared to state norms, the county sees a mental health provider ratio of 29 per 100,000 residents, which is far below the national median of 250 per 100,000. Primary care providers are present at a rate of 62 per 100,000, slightly lower than the national median of 70. Life expectancy in Warren County is 78.4 years, exceeding both the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 15.3% of the adult population reports being in poor or fair health, which is better than the national rate of 17%. These figures are compiled from the latest federal health tracking data. See the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmaps release methodology.
Get Care in Warren County, Iowa
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Warren County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps 2025, published by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation .
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.