Woodbury County Health Data
Woodbury County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.1%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 63.4 per 100K
Dentists
12.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.2
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 Woodbury County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Woodbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.5% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% | 31.1% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 20.3% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Woodbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% | 22.5% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.4% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Woodbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.7% | 75.1% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.3% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 5.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.2% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Woodbury | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.1% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.0% | 33.7% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Woodbury 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
Woodbury County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health
Health data brief for Woodbury County, Iowa.
Residents in Woodbury County report a poor or fair health rate of 19.1%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The life expectancy in the county is 75.5 years, a figure that is shorter than the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national mark of approximately 77 years. For medical services, Woodbury County has 63 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. In contrast, the mental health provider ratio is 284 per 100,000, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate stands at 7.1%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 5.7% but remains lower than the 10% national average. These figures reflect reported health status and insurance coverage within the county. 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.