Johnson County Public Health

What Johnson County Public Health does

Johnson County, Iowa is a public county government entity established in 1837, serving a population of more than 100,000 residents across 11 incorporated cities (Iowa City, Coralville, North Liberty, Lone Tree, Tiffin, Oxford, Shueyville, University Heights, Hills, Swisher, Solon, and a subdivision of West Branch) and unincorporated areas. The county is governed by an elected five-member Board of Supervisors and provides a comprehensive suite of statutory local government services including law enforcement (Sheriff's Office), emergency medical services (Ambulance), road and bridge construction and maintenance, property tax administration, elections administration, social services, planning and zoning, permits, public health, parks and conservation, and waste disposal.

The county's service delivery operates through a hybrid model combining physical offices (Administration Building at 913 S. Dubuque St, Health and Human Services Building at 855 S. Dubuque St, Historic Poor Farm at 4811 Melrose Ave), digital portals (CitizenServe for permits, Iowa Tax and Tags for vehicle/property taxes), and community-based partner organizations. Funding is primarily derived from property taxes collected from residents and businesses, supplemented by federal ARPA COVID-19 relief funding and various grant programs including the $2.1 million Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant Program and Community Food and Farm Grants (17 awardees in 2024). Specialized initiatives include the Direct Assistance Program ($1,400 one-time payments to 1,919 residents), Be SMART gun safety partnership, Local Foods Program, and soil health incentives such as the Pocket Prairie Program and Soil Quality Restoration Program (up to $2,000 reimbursement per homeowner). The county is currently developing its 2026-2030 strategic plan with consulting firm BerryDunn.

Name

Johnson County Public Health

Legal name

Johnson County

Website

https://johnsoncountyiowa.gov

Company type

Public

Founded year

1837

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Health Services

NAICS

Administration of Public Health Programs (923120)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

County/District/Local Health Departments (HLAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Local Public Health & Human Services Administration (BPAIACAK)

Keywords

• Public health services
• Government administration
• Community grant programs
• Environmental health programs
• Social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Iowa City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Revenue: Johnson County is funded primarily through property taxes collected from residents and businesses within the county. County government provides services including law enforcement, road maintenance, social services, elections, and planning/development.
2. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding: Federal COVID-19 relief funding allocated to Johnson County through the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund. Used for Direct Assistance Program, Building Nonprofit Capacity grants, and infrastructure investments.
3. Grant Programs: Johnson County distributes various grant programs including Quality of Life Grants, Hunger Relief Grants, Opioid Settlement Funds, Community Food and Farm Grants, and Juvenile Justice/Youth Development Grants to local organizations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Johnson County Public Health operates as a public county government department within Johnson County, Iowa, providing public health, environmental health, and social services to over 100,000 residents across 11 cities. Core offerings include disease prevention and health education, environmental health inspections, soil health and conservation programs, the Historic Poor Farm, the Local Foods Program, emergency preparedness, maternal/child health, the Direct Assistance Program, and the Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant Program funded through ARPA. The department also oversees permitting, tax collection, and community grant administration through online portals and physical offices.

Product overview

Johnson County, Iowa operates a comprehensive government services platform consisting of a central website portal with multiple integrated services including permit management, tax payments, community programs, and grant distribution. The core offering is the county government website serving over 100,000 residents across 11 cities, providing digital access to permits through CitizenServe, tax services via Iowa Tax and Tags, newsletter subscriptions, and various public health and sustainability programs including the Historic Poor Farm, Local Foods initiative, soil health programs, and COVID-19 relief programs. The county also manages a Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant Program ($2.1M ARPA-funded), Direct Assistance Program, and gun safety initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permit Services Portal
• Tax and Vehicle Services
• Community ID Card Program
• Gun Safety Program
• Rural Cleanup Program
• Historic Poor Farm
• Local Foods Program
• Direct Assistance Program
• Building Nonprofit Capacity Grant Program
• Community Food and Farm Grant
• Soil Health Programs
• Newsletter Subscriptions

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,919 residents received $1,400 COVID-19 assistance payments
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BerryDunncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 December 2025Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC (BerryDunn) was selected through an RFP process to lead Johnson County's strategic planning effort for 2026-2030. The consulting firm conducts community engagement, strategic analysis, and planning sessions with elected officials and department heads.
• Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage AreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025The Johnson County Historic Poor Farm was designated as an official Heritage Area Site in partnership with Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area, which spans 37 counties in northeast Iowa.
• Field to FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Food system organization partner in Local Food initiatives. Executive Director Michelle Kenyon participated in Food Policy Council public forum panel discussing local food system challenges and opportunities.
• Table to TableminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 August 2024Food rescue and distribution organization. Executive Director Nicki Ross and Distribution Coordinator Gina Hudson participate in Food Policy Council events. Organization received $900,000 Building Nonprofit Capacity grant.
• Be SMART (besmartforkids.org)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Johnson County partners with the Be SMART campaign to promote responsible gun ownership and prevent child gun deaths. The county offers free gun locks (up to 3 per person) at the Treasurer's Office. The partnership, approved by the Board of Supervisors, provides resources and awareness materials to the community on secure gun storage.
• Iowa City Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing computer workstations and application assistance for residents needing help with Direct Assistance Program applications.
• Coralville Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner library providing computer access and application assistance for Johnson County assistance programs.
• North Liberty Public LibraryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner library providing computer access and application assistance for Johnson County assistance programs.
• Center for Worker JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing application assistance for Direct Assistance Program in multiple languages.
• IC CompassionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization providing application assistance for Johnson County residents applying for Direct Assistance Program.
• Dream City (Iowa City)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Food Policy Council annual public forums and community engagement events.
• FilmSceneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal cinema partnered with Johnson County Local Foods for community film screening event 'Land & Heart: Local Food Shorts' celebrating local food systems.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Polk County Public Health: Polk County Public Health serves Des Moines and the surrounding metro area as the largest county public health department in Iowa. It directly parallels Johnson County Public Health in providing county-administered public health services, environmental regulation, and community health programs under the same Iowa state framework.
• Scott County Health Department: Scott County Health Department provides public health services to Scott County, Iowa (Davenport area), operating under the same Iowa Code Chapter 137 framework as Johnson County Public Health. It is a direct peer with comparable scope including disease prevention, environmental health, and community health programming.
• Black Hawk County Public Health: Black Hawk County Public Health serves Black Hawk County (Waterloo/Cedar Falls) with similar county-administered public health services under Iowa state jurisdiction. Direct peer due to comparable population scale, service portfolio, and county-government structure.
• Linn County Public Health: Linn County Public Health is a county-level public health department in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, providing comparable public health, environmental health, and community health services to a similar Iowa county population. It is a direct peer to Johnson County Public Health given its identical county-government structure, Iowa state jurisdiction, and comparable scope of community health programming.
• Story County Public Health: Story County Public Health serves Story County, Iowa (Ames), providing similar public health services including immunizations, environmental health, and community health initiatives. It is a direct peer to Johnson County Public Health in scale, Iowa state governance, and university-town demographic context.

Others

• Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB): PHAB administers the national accreditation program for public health departments including county-level entities. It is an adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct peer, providing standards and certification relevant to Johnson County Public Health operations.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO): NACCHO is the national membership organization representing local health departments including county-level entities like Johnson County Public Health. It is an adjacent ecosystem organization providing advocacy, training, and accreditation support rather than direct service delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Iowa Department of Health and Human Services: Iowa HHS is the state-level public health authority that oversees and provides guidance to county public health departments including Johnson County Public Health. It is a broad incumbent in the same regulatory framework but operates at state rather than county scale, setting policy and distributing funding that county departments execute.

Market position

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/johnson-county-public-health-iowa

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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