Wright County Health Data
Wright County, Iowa
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
75/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 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
39
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
142
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.0%
State avg 15.8%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.1 per 100K
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 Wright County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.3% | 39.5% | 37.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 9.8% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 20.9% | 21.5% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 16.2% | 16.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% | 22.5% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.0% | 25.1% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.1% | 75.1% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 65.6% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 77.4% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Wright | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.5% | 17.8% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 33.7% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Wright 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
Mental Health Provider Access in Wright County Lags Behind National Median
Health data brief for Wright County, Iowa.
Wright County has 142 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is substantially lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio also sits lower than national norms, with 39 providers per 100,000 compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 77.8 years, essentially aligning with the Iowa state average of 77.7 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate for the county is 5.4%, which is lower than the state average of 5.7% and the national 10%. However, 18.0% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide a snapshot of healthcare access and health outcomes in the county based on federal reporting. 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.