Winnebago County Health Data
Winnebago County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
90/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.6%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
28
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
19
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
12.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
18.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 28.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.4
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 Winnebago County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.5% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.4% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 71.2% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winnebago | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winnebago 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
Primary Care Availability Limited in Winnebago County
Health data brief for Winnebago County, Iowa.
In Winnebago County, there are 28 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is also low, with 19 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 250. Despite these clinical care ratios, life expectancy in the county is 78.8 years, which is higher than the Iowa average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is 12.8%, notably lower than the 17% national average. The county’s uninsured rate is 5.6%, which is effectively aligned with the state average of 5.7% and much lower than the 10% national average. These statistics reflect the most recent data released by the CDC and HHS. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Winnebago 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 Winnebago 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, 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.