Sioux, Johnson Counties Lead Iowa in County Health Rankings List

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By Kayleigh Milas

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Sioux County and Johnson County lead the state when it comes to health.

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute released the "2013 County Health Rankings" nationwide report today.

Sioux County ranked highest in overall health outcomes. Johnson County ranked highest for all factors that influence health.

The rankings consider healthy behaviors, clinical care, and social and economic factors.

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