Iowa County

WisconsinFIPS 55049

Pop. 23,7091 HospitalSVI 0.01RUCC 2 (Metro)PC HPSADental HPSAMH HPSA

Health Snapshot

MetricIowa CountyState Avg 
Diabetes Prevalence8.2%9.1%
Adult Obesity39.4%39.2%
Uninsured Rate4.9%7.0%
PCPs per 10K5.16.5
Premature Death (YPLL)5,477.92

Source: County Health Rankings (2025)

Workforce Supply

11
Primary Care Physicians
45.9 per 100k
21
NPs & PAs
87.7 per 100k
14
Dentists
69
Hospital Beds
2.9 per 1,000
$9,306.43
Medicare Per Capita
1172.0%
Readmission Rate

Source: Area Health Resources File (AHRF) 2024-2025

CDC PLACES Health Indicators

IndicatorIowa CountyState Avg 
Diabetes11.4%
Obesity39.2%
Depression23.8%
Frequent Mental Distress15.3%
COPD7.0%
Current Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Stroke3.5%
High Blood Pressure33.6%
Poor General Health17.5%
Disability29.5%
No Leisure Physical Activity28.8%
Binge Drinking18.6%
Uninsured6.7%

Source: CDC PLACES 2023-2024. Values are age-adjusted prevalence (%).

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Social Vulnerability Index

Overall0.01
Socioeconomic Status0.02
Household Composition & Disability0.05
Minority Status & Language0.13
Housing Type & Transportation0.03

Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022. Score 0-1; higher = more vulnerable.

Health Professional Shortage Areas

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Mental Health
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Source: HRSA Bureau of Health Workforce

Hospitals in Iowa County

HospitalCityBedsType
Upland Hills HealthDodgeville25CAH

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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.