Dike, Iowa — Health Concerns

Average Life Expectancy

Estimated average life expectancy for Grundy County, Iowa. Data is sourced from the Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Average Life Expectancy
Compared to State and National
Iowa United States
Average Life Expectancy 78.47 +0.83 76.32 +2.98

Obesity, Diabetes and High Blood Pressure

The following data covers adults over 20 years of age in Grundy County, Iowa, and is sourced from the CDC: National Diabetes Surveillance System (obesity and diabetes), Community Health Status Indicators Report (high blood pressure).

Population Diagnosed
Compared to State and National
Health Factor Iowa United States
Diabetes 7.2% +0.2% 9.1% -1.7%
High Blood Pressure 25.3% -2.4% 26.5% -3.6%
Obesity 29.9% +1.3% 30.3% +0.9%

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Number of persons living with a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection or chlamydia in Grundy County, Iowa, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Compared to State and National
STD Iowa United States
HIV 56.59 N/A 174.82 N/A
Chlamydia 222.61 -85.61 309.33 -172.33

Infant and Child Mortality

Number of infant (less than 1 year old) and child (1-17 years old) deaths in Grundy County, Iowa, per 100,000 population. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation).

Deaths per 100,000
Compared to State and National
Mortality Iowa United States
Infant 564.28 N/A 763.37 N/A
Child 55.71 N/A 68.11 N/A

Reported Cases of Various Conditions and Diseases

Total number of reported cases of various diseases and conditions in Grundy County, Iowa (1994-2003). Source: Community Health Status Indicators Report (CDC).

Cases Reported - 1994-2003
Condition or Disease Reported Cases
Severely Disabled206
Major Depression717
Haemophilus Influenzae B0
Hepatitis A3
Hepatitis B1
Measles0
Whooping Cough1
Syphilis0
E. coli4
Salmonella15
Shigella1