Webster County Health Data
Webster County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
73/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.7%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
43
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
337
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.1%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.1 per 100K
Dentists
5.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.4
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 Webster County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 21.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 23.0% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 67.6% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.7% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Webster | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Webster County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Webster County Mental Health Access Outpaces National Medians
Health data brief for Webster County, Iowa.
Webster County provides a mental health provider ratio of 337 per 100,000 residents, which is considerably higher than the national median of 250 per 100,000. While mental health access is a standout metric, primary care provider availability is 43 per 100,000, falling below the national median of 70. The county’s life expectancy is 74.5 years, more than three years shorter than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 5.7%, exactly matching the state average and remaining lower than the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 14.1% of adults in the county report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. This information is sourced from federal health databases. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Webster County, Iowa
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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.