Iowa - Number and Rate of Fatal Drug Overdose Deaths By Type of Drug in 2023 (CDC)

Updated on February 2, 2026.

According to data from the CDC, the overall number of fatal drug overdose deaths in Iowa for all drugs was 361, and the age adjusted overdose death rate per 100,000 persons was 11.9. The following types of drugs were among the drugs that were involved with high number of overdose deaths: Any stimulants (229), Any Opioids (213), Methamphetamine (203), and Illegally-made Fentanyls (177).

The chart below shows the age-adjusted rate of overdose deaths per 100K by type of drug. The table below shows the number and the overdose death rate by type of drug.

You can see similar information for other states and for the whole United States.

Note: A rate value of 9999 denotes that the value is suppressed. Rates based on less than 20 drug overdose deaths are suppressed to avoid presentation of unstable rates.

Related Topics: Iowa - CDC Topic List
Data Source: CDC (SUDORS).
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Iowa - Age-Adjusted Rate of Fatal Drug Overdose Deaths Per 100K Persons By Type of Drug in 2023
Any stimulants
Any Opioids
Methamphetamine
Illegally-made Fentanyls
Any non-opioid sedatives
Prescription Opioids
Benzodiazepines
Cocaine
Iowa - Number and Rate of Fatal Drug Overdose Deaths By Type of Drug in 2023
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Type of Drug Number of Overdose Deaths Age Adjusted Overdose Death Rate Per 100K
All Drugs 361 11.9
Any Opioids 213 7
Illegally-made Fentanyls 177 5.9
Heroin 15 9999
Prescription Opioids 45 1.4
Any stimulants 229 7.6
Cocaine 34 1.1
Methamphetamine 203 6.8
Any non-opioid sedatives 71 2.3
Benzodiazepines 37 1.2