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Summary of 
Iowa
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Strengths

  • Low prevalence of non-medical drug use
  • High prevalence of high school completion
  • Low income inequality

Challenges

  • High prevalence of excessive drinking
  • High prevalence of obesity
  • Low prevalence of households with high-speed internet

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Featured Measures

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Current Reports

America’s Health Rankings builds on the work of the United Health Foundation to draw attention to public health and better understand the health of various populations. Our platform provides relevant information that policymakers, public health officials, advocates and leaders can use to effect change in their communities.

We have developed detailed analyses on the health of key populations in the country, including women and children, seniors and those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, in addition to a deep dive into health disparities across the country.

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Annual Report

Published January 2026

Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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Senior Report

Published May 2025

A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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Health of Women and Children Report

Published December 2025

Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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Health of Those Who Have Served Report

Published July 2022

A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

Published August 2024

Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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    Annual Report

    Published January 2026

    Longest running annual assessment of the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. The 36th edition features 99 measures across health outcomes and their drivers.

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    Senior Report

    Published May 2025

    A portrait of the health and well-being of adults age 65 and older in the United States — with over a decade of data.

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    Health of Women and Children Report

    Published December 2025

    Latest data provide an overview of challenges and successes across the health of women and children at the national and state levels over time.

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    Health of Those Who Have Served Report

    Published July 2022

    A national report that explores the health and well-being of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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    Maternal and Infant Health Disparities Data Brief

    Published August 2024

    Measuring the breadth, depth and persistence of key maternal and infant health disparities by demographic group and at the state level.

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Measures Impacting a State's Rank

See which measures have the most impact on Iowa’s 2025 Annual Report ranking and how Iowa ranks on all measures.

Iowa’s 2025 Annual Report Ranking: #17Adjust My Rank

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Trend: Depression in Iowa, United States, 2025 Annual Report

Depression in Iowa

Percentage of adults who reported ever being told by a health professional that they had a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, minor depression or dysthymia

Percentage of adults who reported ever being told by a health professional that they had a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, minor depression or dysthymia

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 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

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Depression in the United States

Percentage of adults who reported ever being told by a health professional that they had a depressive disorder, including depression, major depression, minor depression or dysthymia

13.3% - 18.9%

19.0% - 21.4%

21.5% - 23.0%

23.1% - 24.9%

25.0% - 30.2%

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Data from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2024

13.3% - 18.9%

19.0% - 21.4%

21.5% - 23.0%

23.1% - 24.9%

25.0% - 30.2%

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21.9

Alaska Value

Alaska

21.9

* Percentage of adults

24.8

Alabama Value

Alabama

24.8

* Percentage of adults

22

United States Value

United States

22

* Percentage of adults

25.2

Arkansas Value

Arkansas

25.2

* Percentage of adults

19.2

Arizona Value

Arizona

19.2

* Percentage of adults

17.8

California Value

California

17.8

* Percentage of adults

23

Colorado Value

Colorado

23

* Percentage of adults

18.4

Connecticut Value

Connecticut

18.4

* Percentage of adults

22.4

District of Columbia Value

District of Columbia

22.4

* Percentage of adults

21.4

Delaware Value

Delaware

21.4

* Percentage of adults

17.9

Florida Value

Florida

17.9

* Percentage of adults

18.4

Georgia Value

Georgia

18.4

* Percentage of adults

14.4

Hawaii Value

Hawaii

14.4

* Percentage of adults

19.8

Iowa Value

Iowa

19.8

* Percentage of adults

21.4

Idaho Value

Idaho

21.4

* Percentage of adults

20.8

Illinois Value

Illinois

20.8

* Percentage of adults

24.5

Indiana Value

Indiana

24.5

* Percentage of adults

21.3

Kansas Value

Kansas

21.3

* Percentage of adults

28.3

Kentucky Value

Kentucky

28.3

* Percentage of adults

26.6

Louisiana Value

Louisiana

26.6

* Percentage of adults

21.1

Massachusetts Value

Massachusetts

21.1

* Percentage of adults

18.9

Maryland Value

Maryland

18.9

* Percentage of adults

26.7

Maine Value

Maine

26.7

* Percentage of adults

26.7

Michigan Value

Michigan

26.7

* Percentage of adults

24.2

Minnesota Value

Minnesota

24.2

* Percentage of adults

23

Missouri Value

Missouri

23

* Percentage of adults

19.7

Mississippi Value

Mississippi

19.7

* Percentage of adults

24.7

Montana Value

Montana

24.7

* Percentage of adults

22.5

North Carolina Value

North Carolina

22.5

* Percentage of adults

21.6

North Dakota Value

North Dakota

21.6

* Percentage of adults

18.8

Nebraska Value

Nebraska

18.8

* Percentage of adults

22.9

New Hampshire Value

New Hampshire

22.9

* Percentage of adults

13.3

New Jersey Value

New Jersey

13.3

* Percentage of adults

19.2

New Mexico Value

New Mexico

19.2

* Percentage of adults

20.6

Nevada Value

Nevada

20.6

* Percentage of adults

15.9

New York Value

New York

15.9

* Percentage of adults

26.6

Ohio Value

Ohio

26.6

* Percentage of adults

26.1

Oklahoma Value

Oklahoma

26.1

* Percentage of adults

27.3

Oregon Value

Oregon

27.3

* Percentage of adults

22

Pennsylvania Value

Pennsylvania

22

* Percentage of adults

24.9

Rhode Island Value

Rhode Island

24.9

* Percentage of adults

20.7

South Carolina Value

South Carolina

20.7

* Percentage of adults

18.2

South Dakota Value

South Dakota

18.2

* Percentage of adults

Tennessee Value

Tennessee

No data

* Percentage of adults

21.7

Texas Value

Texas

21.7

* Percentage of adults

23.8

Utah Value

Utah

23.8

* Percentage of adults

21.7

Virginia Value

Virginia

21.7

* Percentage of adults

26.4

Vermont Value

Vermont

26.4

* Percentage of adults

24.6

Washington Value

Washington

24.6

* Percentage of adults

24.1

Wisconsin Value

Wisconsin

24.1

* Percentage of adults

30.2

West Virginia Value

West Virginia

30.2

* Percentage of adults

24

Wyoming Value

Wyoming

24

* Percentage of adults

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