Health Profile of Greene County, Iowa
Greene 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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B
Greene County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Greene County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.4 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.1% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 14.2% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Greene County is 78.4 years, about 0.8 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.1%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 14.2% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
3,816 residents in Greene County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 319 106 men · 213 women
- 75–84 662 286 men · 377 women
- 65–74 1,032 497 men · 535 women
- 50–64 1,803 887 men · 916 women
Younger residents
1,781 residents in Greene County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 572 302 boys · 270 girls
- 7–12 548 275 boys · 273 girls
- 3–7 397 203 boys · 195 girls
- 0–3 264 137 boys · 127 girls
About 749 residents in Greene County (8.6% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Greene County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.9% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Greene County are about the same as in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Greene County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 27.0% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Greene County are about the same as in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,001 cigarettes a day, 360,034 a month, or 4.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 132,012 minutes a day and 48.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greene County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.17 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 | Greene County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.34 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.3 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Greene County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Greene County, IA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Greene County, IA is the smallest of the 6 counties compared here, 8,689 residents against a local median of 20,594. Greene County, IA's uninsured, at 4.1%, runs 23% above the 3.3% typical of the counties around it. That is the weaker end of the local range on this measure.
The counties themselves spread 3.5% on uninsured, so Greene County, IA sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Greene County, IA has the 4th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County, IA | 8,689 | 78.4 yrs #5/6 | 4.1% #4/6 | 35.9% #2/6 |
| Guthrie County, IA | 10,688 | 80.4 yrs | 3.1% | 39.3% |
| Calhoun County, IA | 9,803 | 78.7 yrs | 4.4% | 39.0% |
| Webster County, IA | 36,886 | 76.5 yrs | 6.3% | 38.1% |
| Carroll County, IA | 20,594 | 80.1 yrs | 2.8% | 34.2% |
| Boone County, IA | 26,668 | 80.5 yrs | 3.3% | 38.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Greene County, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Iowa, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Greene County, Iowa.
How healthy is Greene County, Iowa?
Greene County, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
Is Greene County, Iowa one of the healthiest counties in Iowa?
Greene County ranks 54th healthiest out of 99 counties in Iowa by the Map AI Health Index, which measures life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment.
What is the average lifespan in Greene County, Iowa?
People in Greene County, Iowa can expect to live 78.4 years on average, 0.8 years shorter than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Greene County, Iowa?
4.1% of residents in Greene County, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 24 people, 0.9 points below the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What percentage of Greene County, Iowa residents are obese?
35.9% of adults in Greene County, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 1.4 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Greene County, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 12,001 cigarettes a day, 360,034 a month, or 4.4 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 132,012 minutes a day and 48.2 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Greene County is 78.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.17 lifetimes a year.
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