Woodbury County Health Data
Woodbury County, Iowa
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.5 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.1%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
284
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Woodbury County, Iowa
Woodbury lags on life expectancy
Woodbury County residents live to an average of 75.5 years, nearly 5 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years. Nearly one in five (19.1%) report poor or fair health, a rate significantly higher than the national average of 16.8%. This gap suggests persistent health challenges that warrant closer attention.
Below-average health outcomes statewide
At 75.5 years, Woodbury County's life expectancy trails Iowa's state average of 77.7 years by more than 2 years. The county also ranks above the state average for poor/fair health reports, indicating residents face greater health burden than most Iowans. These metrics place Woodbury among the state's lower-performing counties on health outcomes.
Neighboring counties healthier overall
Worth County neighbors average 78.8 years—3.3 years more than Woodbury—while Wright County reaches 77.8 years. Woodbury's poor/fair health rate of 19.1% also exceeds both neighbors, each reporting rates below 18%. Despite stronger healthcare infrastructure, Woodbury residents report notably worse health status.
Uninsured and primary care gaps
Woodbury's uninsured rate of 7.1% exceeds both the state average (5.7%) and neighboring counties, leaving 1 in 14 residents without health coverage. The county offers 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, substantially lower than state standards, creating access barriers. Mental health providers are more abundant at 284 per 100K, but primary care shortages remain a critical concern.
Explore coverage options today
With 7.1% uninsured, many Woodbury residents may qualify for Medicaid, ACA marketplace plans, or employer coverage they haven't discovered yet. Visit Healthcare.gov or contact a local navigator to find affordable options tailored to your income and family size. Taking this step connects you to preventive care and reduces the burden of uninsured visits.
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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.