Winneshiek County
IowaFIPS 19191
Pop. 20,0701 HospitalSVI 0.05RUCC 7 (Rural)MH HPSA
Health Snapshot
| Metric | Winneshiek County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes Prevalence | 8.1% | 9.8% | ▼ |
| Adult Obesity | 36.5% | 39.6% | ▼ |
| Uninsured Rate | 4.2% | 5.7% | ▼ |
| PCPs per 10K | 10.1 | 5.4 | ▼ |
| Premature Death (YPLL) | 4,479.831 | — |
Source: County Health Rankings (2025)
Workforce Supply
20
Primary Care Physicians
100.9 per 100k
28
NPs & PAs
141.3 per 100k
15
Dentists
30
Hospital Beds
1.5 per 1,000
$9,597.1
Medicare Per Capita
1281.0%
Readmission Rate
Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025
CDC PLACES Health Indicators
| Indicator | Winneshiek County | State Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.8% | — | |
| Obesity | 35.5% | — | |
| Depression | 19.5% | — | |
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.4% | — | |
| COPD | 6.8% | — | |
| Current Smoking | 13.1% | — | |
| Heart Disease | 6.9% | — | |
| Stroke | 3.4% | — | |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.2% | — | |
| Poor General Health | 15.9% | — | |
| Disability | 26.3% | — | |
| No Leisure Physical Activity | 23.2% | — | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% | — | |
| Uninsured | 5.8% | — |
Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).
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Social Vulnerability Index
Overall0.05
Socioeconomic Status0.03
Household Composition & Disability0.08
Minority Status & Language0.07
Housing Type & Transportation0.34
Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.
Health Professional Shortage Areas
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Primary Care
Not Designated
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Dental Health
Not Designated
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Mental Health
Designated Shortage Area
Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce
Hospitals in Winneshiek County
| Hospital | City | Beds | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winnmed | Decorah | 25 | CAHRural |
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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.