Scott County, Iowa
Moderate riskGera County Health Risk Index: 50.9/100 · National rank 153 of 480 · Population: 174,270 · CDC PLACES June 2026
What is the chronic-disease health risk in Scott County, Iowa?
As of June 2026, Scott County, Iowa has a Gera County Health Risk Index of 50.9/100 (national rank 153/480; moderate risk). Adult chronic-disease prevalence: obesity 40.6%, diabetes 11.0%, coronary heart disease 6.3%, smoking 14.0%. Source: CDC PLACES June 2026.
Chronic-disease prevalence — Scott County (CDC PLACES June 2026)
| Measure | Prevalence | Weight in GCHRI |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.6% | 25% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.0% | 25% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3% | 30% |
| Current cigarette smoking | 14.0% | 20% |
| GCHRI composite score | 50.9 / 100 | — |
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Scott County, Iowa
Population: 174,270 · National rank: 153 / 480 (by chronic-disease risk)
Gera County Health Risk Index
50.9 / 100
Obesity
40.6%
adults
Diabetes
11.0%
adults
Heart Disease
6.3%
adults
Smoking
14.0%
adults
Source: CDC PLACES, June 2026 · Crude prevalence, adults · Full county page →
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the Gera County Health Risk Index for Scott County, IA?
- Scott County, IA has a Gera County Health Risk Index (GCHRI) of 50.9/100, ranking 153 out of 480 most-populous US counties (rank 1 = highest chronic-disease risk). This places it in the moderate-risk tier. Source: CDC PLACES (June 2026).
- What is the obesity rate in Scott County?
- The adult obesity prevalence in Scott County, IA is 40.6% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence). The national mean across the 480 included counties is 40.6%.
- What is the diabetes rate in Scott County?
- The diagnosed diabetes prevalence among adults in Scott County, IA is 11.0% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the coronary heart disease rate in Scott County?
- The coronary heart disease prevalence among adults in Scott County, IA is 6.3% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
- What is the smoking rate in Scott County?
- The current cigarette smoking prevalence among adults in Scott County, IA is 14.0% (CDC PLACES, June 2026, crude prevalence).
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Contains public sector information published by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and licensed under the U.S. Public Domain (federal government work, 17 U.S.C. § 105). Source: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, County Data 2023 release (June 2026, published 2023 (released 2024)).
Informational/educational only — not a substitute for professional medical advice; a clinician interprets results.