Health Profile of Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City 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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A+
Iowa City Top grade
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Iowa City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 83.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 4.8% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 10.6% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Iowa City is 83.8 years, about 4.5 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 4.8%, lower than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 10.6% of residents, lower than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
14,015 residents in Iowa City are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 992 364 men · 628 women
- 75–84 1,875 775 men · 1,100 women
- 65–74 3,725 1,814 men · 1,911 women
- 50–64 7,423 3,754 men · 3,669 women
Younger residents
8,649 residents in Iowa City are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,461 1,139 boys · 1,322 girls
- 7–12 2,525 1,296 boys · 1,229 girls
- 3–7 2,074 1,130 boys · 944 girls
- 0–3 1,589 885 boys · 705 girls
About 1,207 residents in Iowa City (1.8% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 83.8 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Iowa City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 6.2% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 4.3% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 3.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 27.6% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Iowa City is about 46% lower than in Iowa. The rate of cancer in Iowa City is about 44% lower than in Iowa. The rate of diabetes in Iowa City is about 41% lower than in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Iowa City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 13.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 20.0% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Iowa City is about 25% lower than in Iowa. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Iowa City is about 21% lower than in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,420 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 829,625 minutes a day and 302.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Iowa City is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.88 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 | Iowa City | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 7.63 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 7.6 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Iowa City is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Iowa City, IA Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Iowa City, IA compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City, IA | 66,193 | 83.8 yrs #1/2 | 4.8% #1/2 | 27.6% #1/2 |
| Coralville, IA | 22,755 | 79.5 yrs | 6.4% | 30.4% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Iowa City, Iowa has an overall health index grade of A+, making it notably better than Iowa, and far better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Iowa City, Iowa.
What is the health grade for Iowa City, Iowa?
Iowa City, Iowa has a Map AI Health Index grade of A+, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A+ grade means residents are among the healthiest and longest-living in the country.
What is the average lifespan in Iowa City, Iowa?
People in Iowa City, Iowa can expect to live 83.8 years on average, 4.5 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
What is the uninsured rate in Iowa City, Iowa?
4.8% of residents in Iowa City, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 21 people, about the same as the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
How common is obesity in Iowa City, Iowa?
27.6% of adults in Iowa City, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 4, 9.7 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Iowa City, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 75,420 cigarettes a day, 2.3 million a month, or 27.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 829,625 minutes a day and 302.8 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Iowa City is 83.8 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 6.88 lifetimes a year.
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