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Interpretation of Demographics Data

Demographic Data Report for Iowa by County
Insurance: Percent uninsured in demographic group, people at or below 138% of poverty
Ages <65, All Races (includes Hispanic), Both Sexes
2023 Small Area Health Insurance Estimates Data
Sorted by Percent

United States

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 7,699,167.
Rank within US : N/A

Iowa

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : N/A
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 45,707.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 11 of 51

Buena Vista County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 15.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 472.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1844 of 3133

Davis County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 14.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1594 of 3133

Crawford County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 343.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1542 of 3133

Johnson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 3,673.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1514 of 3133

Louisa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1481 of 3133

Hamilton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 228.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1416 of 3133

Jefferson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 13.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 351.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1416 of 3133

Allamakee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 275.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1367 of 3133

Osceola County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 94.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1349 of 3133

Dallas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,034.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1305 of 3133

Washington County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 353.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1305 of 3133

Sioux County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 389.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1259 of 3133

Marshall County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 728.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1240 of 3133

Kossuth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 12.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 200.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1216 of 3133

Humboldt County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 137.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1170 of 3133

Plymouth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 295.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1140 of 3133

Story County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,924.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1140 of 3133

Emmet County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 134.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3133

Taylor County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 100.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1116 of 3133

Mitchell County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 143.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3133

Polk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 7,876.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3133

Webster County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 661.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1072 of 3133

Pocahontas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 106.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1045 of 3133

Dickinson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 169.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1020 of 3133

Franklin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 170.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 1020 of 3133

Guthrie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 135.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 994 of 3133

Wapello County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 757.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 994 of 3133

Clayton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 260.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 950 of 3133

Hancock County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 128.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 950 of 3133

Butler County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 170.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3133

Hardin County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 11.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 915 of 3133

Madison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 163.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3133

O'Brien County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 198.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3133

Van Buren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 143.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 891 of 3133

Howard County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 131.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3133

Muscatine County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 634.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3133

Woodbury County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,962.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 831 of 3133

Chickasaw County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 123.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3133

Sac County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 117.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 793 of 3133

Clarke County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 170.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3133

Tama County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 249.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3133

Wayne County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 132.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 718 of 3133

Appanoose County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 240.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3133

Black Hawk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,311.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3133

Grundy County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 687 of 3133

Decatur County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 160.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 657 of 3133

Jasper County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 458.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 657 of 3133

Buchanan County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 233.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 631 of 3133

Henry County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 10.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 274.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 631 of 3133

Ringgold County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 76.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3133

Scott County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,342.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3133

Wright County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 223.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 600 of 3133

Winneshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 568 of 3133

Cedar County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 188.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3133

Delaware County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 175.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3133

Jackson County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 250.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3133

Mills County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 136.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3133

Shelby County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 127.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 545 of 3133

Harrison County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 174.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 519 of 3133

Iowa County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 166.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 519 of 3133

Palo Alto County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 106.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 519 of 3133

Linn County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 2,732.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 489 of 3133

Lyon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 113.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 489 of 3133

Cherokee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 140.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 456 of 3133

Mahaska County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 291.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 456 of 3133

Adams County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 49.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Audubon County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 69.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Fremont County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 76.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Jones County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 219.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Keokuk County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 139.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Worth County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 79.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 422 of 3133

Cass County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 192.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 399 of 3133

Fayette County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 261.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 399 of 3133

Poweshiek County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 191.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 399 of 3133

Warren County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 388.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 399 of 3133

Boone County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 230.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 367 of 3133

Calhoun County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 109.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 367 of 3133

Clay County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 199.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 367 of 3133

Winnebago County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 115.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 367 of 3133

Benton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 225.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 344 of 3133

Ida County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 76.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 344 of 3133

Union County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 9.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 179.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 344 of 3133

Bremer County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 194.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 313 of 3133

Monroe County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.9 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 95.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 313 of 3133

Clinton County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.8 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 631.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 288 of 3133

Pottawattamie County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 1,159.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 269 of 3133

Carroll County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 194.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3133

Greene County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 100.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3133

Lucas County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 141.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3133

Montgomery County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.6 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 140.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 248 of 3133

Adair County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 86.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3133

Floyd County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 184.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3133

Lee County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.5 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 436.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 226 of 3133

Monona County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.4 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 104.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 200 of 3133

Marion County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.3 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 266.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 181 of 3133

Des Moines County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.2 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 532.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 165 of 3133

Dubuque County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Urban
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.1 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 929.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 150 of 3133

Page County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 8.0 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 167.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 136 of 3133

Cerro Gordo County

2023 Rural-Urban Continuum Codes Φ : Rural
Value (Percent) : The value is 7.7 percent.
People (Uninsured) : The number of people (uninsured) is 413.
Rank within US : This county is ranked 102 of 3133

Notes:
Created by statecancerprofiles.cancer.gov on 03/29/2026 12:56 am.

Φ Rural–urban county classifications are based on the 2023 USDA Rural–Urban Continuum Codes (except for Connecticut Counties which use 2013 codes). State-level cancer rates for rural areas are calculated using cancer cases registered exclusively in rural counties, while state-level cancer rates for urban areas are calculated using cases registered exclusively in urban counties.

Source: Demographic data provided by the Census Bureau and Small Area Health Insurance Estimates.

The race categorization for this statistic does not include individuals who responded with two more races.

For more information about Insurance: Percent uninsured in demographic group, people at or below 138% of poverty, see the dictionary.

Data for United States does not include Puerto Rico.

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