Worth County Health Data
Worth County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
88/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.8 yr
State avg 77.7 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
State avg 5.7%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Poor / Fair Health
14.4%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
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 Worth County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 9.4% | 9.8% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 21.6% | 21.5% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.9% | 16.2% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.4% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.7% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.4% | 77.4% | 73.3% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Worth | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.6% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Worth 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
Worth County Faces Extremely Low Primary Care Provider Ratio
Health data brief for Worth County, Iowa.
Worth County has 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. While provider access is lower, other metrics show more positive trends. The life expectancy in Worth County is 78.8 years, which is longer than both the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. Additionally, the uninsured rate is 5.4%, which is lower than the statewide average of 5.7% and much lower than the national 10% uninsured rate. Approximately 14.4% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is lower than the 17% reported nationally. Data for mental health providers was not available for this period. All reported figures are extracted from federal and state health data sets. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Worth 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 Worth 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.