Health Profile of Mitchell County, Iowa
Mitchell 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
Mitchell County Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Mitchell County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 7.4% | 5.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.7% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Mitchell County is 81.1 years, about 1.9 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, higher than the Iowa average of 5.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.7% of residents, higher than the Iowa average of 13.6%.
Population by Age
Older residents
4,436 residents in Mitchell County are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 392 128 men · 264 women
- 75–84 744 314 men · 430 women
- 65–74 1,117 564 men · 554 women
- 50–64 2,183 1,088 men · 1,094 women
Younger residents
2,355 residents in Mitchell County are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 741 390 boys · 351 girls
- 7–12 703 355 boys · 348 girls
- 3–7 530 253 boys · 278 girls
- 0–3 380 176 boys · 204 girls
About 649 residents in Mitchell County (6.1% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 81.1 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Mitchell County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 10.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.5% | 7.6% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.9% | 7.3% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.7% | 37.3% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Mitchell County are about the same as in Iowa.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Mitchell County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.2% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 26.0% | 25.4% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Mitchell County are about the same as in Iowa.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,854 cigarettes a day, 415,610 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 152,390 minutes a day and 55.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mitchell County is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.30 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 | Mitchell County | Iowa Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.02 | 6.49 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Mitchell County is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Mitchell County, IA Health Compared With Nearby Counties
Mitchell County, IA is the 4th largest of the 6 counties compared here, 10,577 residents against a local median of 15,328. Mitchell County, IA sits close to the middle of its own neighbourhood. No measure below is more than 15% off the local median, so the choice between these counties turns on things this data does not capture.
The largest of those small differences is uninsured, 6% above the local median at 7.4% against 7.0%. Mitchell County, IA has the 5th lowest uninsured of the 6 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County, IA | 10,577 | 81.1 yrs #1/6 | 7.4% #5/6 | 36.7% #4/6 |
| Floyd County, IA | 15,328 | 79.7 yrs | 3.6% | 38.6% |
| Mower County, MN | 40,341 | 80.7 yrs | 7.1% | 33.4% |
| Howard County, IA | 9,445 | 78.6 yrs | 10.2% | 39.4% |
| Worth County, IA | 7,350 | 78.8 yrs | 7.0% | 34.4% |
| Cerro Gordo County, IA | 42,632 | 80.4 yrs | 4.5% | 34.9% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Iowa.
Is Mitchell County, Iowa a healthy place to live?
Mitchell 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 Mitchell County, Iowa one of the healthiest counties in Iowa?
Mitchell County ranks 41st 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 Mitchell County, Iowa?
People in Mitchell County, Iowa can expect to live 81.1 years on average, 1.9 years longer than the Iowa average of 79.2.
How many people lack health insurance in Mitchell County, Iowa?
7.4% of residents in Mitchell County, Iowa have no health insurance, about 1 in 14 people, 2.4 points above the Iowa rate of 5.0%.
What is the obesity rate in Mitchell County, Iowa?
36.7% of adults in Mitchell County, Iowa are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 0.6 points below the Iowa rate of 37.3%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Mitchell County, Iowa go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 13,854 cigarettes a day, 415,610 a month, or 5.1 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 152,390 minutes a day and 55.6 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Mitchell County is 81.1 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.00 lifetimes a day, or 1.30 lifetimes a year.
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