An estimated 386,774 people in Iowa live with migraine.
Based on U.S. Census ACS 2023 population data and Burch et al. (2021) migraine-specific prevalence rates.
Census ACS 2023 · Burch et al. (2021) · CC BY 4.0
Patient Population by Care Level
How many patients need each level of care.
* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →
By Congressional District
4 congressional districts in Iowa
* Care level estimates are based on a proposed patient complexity framework offered as a basis for clinical and policy discussion. See methodology →
Headache Centers & Programs
1 headache center or program in Iowa
Headache Programs — Level 2
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Neurology
Iowa City, IA
10 providers · 0 UCNS-certified
uihc.org/neurology →Provider counts reflect headache program providers only — not all neurologists at the same address. UCNS certification verified against the United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties diplomate directory.
More Data Coming
Building a complete picture.
Payer Policy Data
What insurers in Iowa require before authorizing CGRP-targeting therapies — step therapy requirements, formulary placements, and Gold Card law status.
Prescribing Gap Analysis
How many primary care physicians actively treating migraine patients in Iowa have never prescribed a CGRP-targeting therapy — by metro area and congressional district.
Doty A. Iowa Headache Disorder Population Estimates.
The Headache Vault; 2026.
headachevault.com/research/states/iowa
Licensed CC BY 4.0.