Iowa Health Insurance Coverage (2024)
Detailed analysis of uninsured rates and coverage trends for Iowa
Universe
3,163,905
Total Uninsured
158,299
Uninsured Rate
5.0%
Coverage by Age and Gender
Distribution of insured vs. uninsured residents in Iowa
Uninsured Rates by Demographic Group
Under 18 Years
Male Uninsured3.3%
Female Uninsured3.3%
18 to 34 Years
Male Uninsured11.1%
Female Uninsured7.1%
35 to 64 Years
Male Uninsured6.8%
Female Uninsured5.2%
65 Years & Over
Male Uninsured0.4%
Female Uninsured0.2%
Uninsured Rate Trends
Historical coverage data from 2012 to 2024
| Year | Total Uninsured | Uninsured Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 158,299 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 153,063 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 151,750 | 4.8% |
| 2021 | 152,516 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 145,633 | 4.7% |
| 2019 | 144,607 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 152,469 | 4.9% |
| 2017 | 172,418 | 5.6% |
| 2016 | 194,710 | 6.4% |
| 2015 | 222,701 | 7.3% |
| 2014 | 247,162 | 8.1% |
| 2013 | 259,630 | 8.6% |
| 2012 | 262,227 | 8.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Approximately 5.0% of the population in Iowa does not have health insurance coverage.
In Iowa, young adult males (18-34) face the highest barrier to coverage, with an uninsured rate of 11.1%. This is notably higher than the overall local average of 5.0%.