Adams County Health Data

Adams County has a health score of 36/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #87 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.

Life expectancy in Adams County is 77.0 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Adams County above the state average.

Adams County's health score of 36/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.0 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 13.9% vs. 8.4% statewide.

Key health factors for Adams County include: life expectancy (77.0 years), uninsured rate (13.9%), and primary care physician access (39:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 39:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.

With a health score of 36/100 ("Below Average"), Adams County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.0 years. 13.9% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.

Adams County's health score of 36/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. The uninsured rate of 13.9% means a significant portion of residents may face barriers to healthcare. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.