Health Profile of Polk County, Iowa

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.

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General Health Overview

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Metric Polk County Iowa Avg US Average
Life Expectancy (years) 78.4 79.2 78.3
Uninsured Population (%) — — —

Disease Prevalence

Disease / Condition Polk County Iowa Avg US Average
Diabetes 9.3% 10.6% 11.3%
Cancer 5.7% 7.6% 6.9%
Heart Diseases 5.4% 7.3% 7.1%
Self-Rated Poor Health 13.6% 13.6% 16.3%

Health Behaviors

Behavior Polk County Iowa Avg US Average
Smokers 17.7% 17.6% 19.0%
Binge Drinking 23.5% 20.8% 16.5%
Sedentary Lifestyle 22.2% 25.4% 25.1%

Air Quality

Metric Polk County Iowa Avg US Average
Air Pollution (μg/m³) 6.53 6.49 6.09