Iowa County Health Data
Iowa County, Wisconsin
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
93/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
79.7 yr
State avg 77.8 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.9%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
13.6%
State avg 16.2%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K
Dentists
8.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
8.4
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 Iowa County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.2% | 38.9% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 9.7% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% | 29.5% | 33.5% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.0% | 24.6% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.9% | 15.5% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 21.9% | 21.4% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.5% | 27.0% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 73.9% | 74.7% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 69.2% | 64.7% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.0% | 78.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Iowa | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.8% | 17.3% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 32.4% | 34.1% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Iowa 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 Ratio in Iowa County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Iowa County, Wisconsin.
Iowa County has 79 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure notably lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. In terms of other health indicators, the county reports a life expectancy of 79.7 years, which is longer than the Wisconsin state average of 77.8 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 4.9%, which is lower than the state's 7.0% average and the national rate of 10%. Health surveys indicate that 13.6% of residents report poor or fair health, lower than the national benchmark of 17%. Additionally, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, below the national median of 70. 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.