Washington County Health Data
Washington County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
81/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
75
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.5%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.4
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 Washington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.8% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.6% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 68.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Washington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Washington 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
Washington County Uninsured Rate Exceeds Iowa State Average
Health data brief for Washington County, Iowa.
In Washington County, the uninsured rate is 7.0%, notably higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7%, though it remains lower than the 10% national average. Life expectancy in the county is 78.5 years, which is higher than both the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Adult health self-reporting shows that 14.5% of residents are in poor or fair health, a rate more favorable than the national 17%. Primary care provider availability is 80 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 75 per 100,000, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250. These data points provide a snapshot of local health outcomes and clinical access based on current reporting. 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.