Winneshiek County Health Data
Winneshiek County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
98/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
81.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.2%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
283
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.8%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 100.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Winneshiek County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Winneshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.5% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 20.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Winneshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.7% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.5% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Winneshiek | 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) | 71.0% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 5.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.6% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Winneshiek | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.7% | 17.8% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 28.8% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 4.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Winneshiek 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
Winneshiek County Life Expectancy Reaches 81.8 Years
Health data brief for Winneshiek County, Iowa.
Life expectancy in Winneshiek County is 81.8 years, significantly outperforming the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. This metric is the county's most distinctive, accompanied by a low rate of poor or fair health, reported by 11.8% of adults compared to 17% nationally. Clinical care availability is also high, with 101 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 283 per 100,000, also exceeding the national median of 250. Furthermore, the uninsured rate is 4.2%, which is lower than the Iowa average of 5.7% and less than half of the 10% national average. These indicators are part of the public record for Iowa health statistics. 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.