Wayne County Health Data
Wayne County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.4 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
77
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.9%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Wayne County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 22.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.2% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 74.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.5% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 7.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wayne | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wayne 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
Poor Health Reporting Rates Highest in Wayne County
Health data brief for Wayne County, Iowa.
Adults in Wayne County report poor or fair health at a rate of 19.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. This health indicator distinguishes the county, as life expectancy stands at 76.4 years, lower than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate in the county is 5.9%, nearly matching the Iowa state average of 5.7% and remaining well below the 10% national average. Clinical care metrics show 77 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is above the national median of 70. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 31 per 100,000, falling short of the national median of 250. These findings are based on data from the CDC and NPPES. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.