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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Warren County, IA?
Warren County has a health score of 87/100, rated "Excellent." It ranks #25 out of 99 counties in Iowa (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Warren County?
Life expectancy in Warren County is 78.4 years. The Iowa state average is 77.7 years, making Warren County above the state average.
How does Warren County health compare to the Iowa average?
Warren County's health score of 87/100 is above the Iowa average of 78/100. Life expectancy is 78.4 years vs. the state average of 77.7 years. The uninsured rate is 3.8% vs. 5.7% statewide.
What health factors affect Warren County?
Key health factors for Warren County include: life expectancy (78.4 years), uninsured rate (3.8%), and primary care physician access (62:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 29:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Warren County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 87/100 ("Excellent"), Warren County is one of the healthier counties in Iowa. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.4 years. 3.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Warren County healthier than the Iowa average?
Warren County's health score of 87/100 exceeds the Iowa average of 78/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors.

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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.