Overall Health Rating
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.
Healthiest and Least Healthy Counties in Iowa
- Johnson County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Story County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Winneshiek County (104% of U.S. avg)
- Davis County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Wayne County (98% of U.S. avg)
- Appanoose County (99% of U.S. avg)
Ranked by the Map AI Health Index, which combines life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment.
General Health Overview
| Metric | Iowa | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.9% | 8.5% |
Life expectancy in Iowa is 79.2 years, about 1.0 years longer than the US average of 78.3 years.
The uninsured population in Iowa is 4.9%, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Iowa | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 37.3% | 34.3% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.6% | 16.3% |
The rate of self-rated poor health in Iowa is about 16% lower than in US.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Iowa | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of binge drinking in Iowa is about 25% higher than in US.
Air Quality
| Metric | Iowa | US Average |
|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.5 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Iowa is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Iowa has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Iowa.
What is the health grade for Iowa?
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Is Iowa one of the healthiest states in US?
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What is the life expectancy in Iowa?
The life expectancy in Iowa is 79.2 years, higher than the US average of 78.3 years.
What percentage of Iowa residents are uninsured?
4.9% of Iowa residents are uninsured, lower than the US average of 8.5%.
What percentage of Iowa residents are obese?
37.3% of Iowa residents are classified as obese, higher than the US average of 34.3%.