Health Profile of Davis County, Iowa
Davis County Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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C
Davis County Below averageLeast healthy county in Iowa
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 25.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.8% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Davis County is 80.5 years, about 1.3 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 25.1%, higher than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.8% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,234 residents in Davis County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 265 84 men · 181 women
- 75–84 486 229 men · 257 women
- 65–74 876 431 men · 444 women
- 50–64 1,607 809 men · 798 women
Younger residents
2,558 residents in Davis County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 763 413 boys · 350 girls
- 7–12 730 365 boys · 366 girls
- 3–7 598 302 boys · 296 girls
- 0–3 467 258 boys · 209 girls
About 453 residents in Davis County (4.9% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Davis County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.5% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 38.1% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Davis County are about the same as in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Davis County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 19.4% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.4% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Davis County are about the same as in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,423 cigarettes a day, 372,681 a month, or 4.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 136,650 minutes a day and 49.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Davis County is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.18 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Davis County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.56 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Davis County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Davis County, IA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Davis County, IA is the 3rd largest of the 6 counties compared here, 9,157 residents against a local median of 7,241. Davis County, IA's uninsured, at 25.1%, runs 62% above the 15.5% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 31.7% on uninsured, so Davis County, IA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Davis County, IA has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County, IA | 9,157 | 80.5 yrs #1/6 | 25.1% #5/6 | 38.1% #3/6 |
| Wapello County, IA | 35,362 | 77.3 yrs | 7.3% | 39.1% |
| Schuyler County, MO | 4,038 | 78.1 yrs | 15.5% | 37.2% |
| Scotland County, MO | 4,686 | 73.6 yrs | 39.0% | 38.2% |
| Appanoose County, IA | 12,184 | 76.9 yrs | 9.0% | 40.2% |
| Van Buren County, IA | 7,241 | 79.1 yrs | 17.4% | 37.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Davis County, Iowa has an overall health index grade of C, making it about on par with Iowa, and about on par with the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Davis County, Iowa.
How healthy is Davis County, Iowa?
Davis County, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of C, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a C grade means residents are close to the U.S. average.
Is Davis County, Iowa one of the healthiest counties in Iowa?
No. Davis County ranks last of 99 counties in Iowa by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
How long do people live in Davis County, Iowa?
People in Davis County, Iowa can expect to live 80.5 years on average, 1.3 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What percentage of Davis County, Iowa residents are uninsured?
25.1% of residents in Davis County, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 4 people, 20.1 points above the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Davis County, Iowa?
38.1% of adults in Davis County, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.8 points above the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Davis County, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,423 cigarettes a day, 372,681 a month, or 4.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 136,650 minutes a day and 49.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Davis County is 80.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.18 lifetimes a year.
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