O'Brien County
IowaFIPS 19141
Pop. 14,1821 HospitalSVI 0.37RUCC 7 (Rural)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | O'Brien County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 10.4% | 9.8% | ▲ |
| Adult Obesity | 38.8% | 39.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 5.9% | 5.7% | ▲ |
| PCPs per 10K | 5.7 | 5.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 8,489.417 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
7
Primary Care Physicians
50.0 per 100k
33
NPs & PAs
235.5 per 100k
9
Dentists
107
Hospital Beds
7.6 per 1,000
$10,387.93
Medicare Per Capita
1491.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | O'Brien County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 38.8% | — | |
| Depression | 20.8% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 16.4% | — | |
| COPD | 8.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 16.5% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 8.3% | — | |
| Stroke | 4.2% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 38.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 20.5% | — | |
| Disability | 32.7% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 28.3% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | — | |
| Uninsured | 7.9% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.37
Socioeconomic Status0.12
Household Composition & Disability0.60
Minority Status & Language0.27
Housing Type & Transportation0.78
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Designated Shortage Area
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Dental Health
Designated Shortage Area
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in O'Brien County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Sheldon Medical Center | Sheldon | 25 | CAHRural |
Hospital Closures
| Hospital | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|
| MercyOne Primghar Medical Center | 2024 | Complete |
Source: UNC Sheps Center for Health Services Research
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Data from CMS Provider of Services, County Health Rankings, CDC Social Vulnerability Index, HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce, AHRF 2024-2025, CDC PLACES 2023-2024, and UNC Sheps Center. Last updated: 2026-03-11.