Allen County Health Data
Allen County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.1%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
74
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
247
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.5%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
9.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 73.9 per 100K
Dentists
3.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Allen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.5% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Allen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Allen County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Allen County Mental Health Access Aligns Closely With National Median
Health data brief for Allen County, Indiana.
Allen County features 247 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio that nearly mirrors the national median of 250 per 100,000. This level of access is higher than many surrounding Indiana counties. The county also reports a primary care provider ratio of 74 per 100,000 residents, which is just above the national median of 70. General health metrics show that 18.5% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national 17% average. The uninsured rate stands at 8.1%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national 10% average. Residents in Allen County have a life expectancy of 75.6 years, which is marginally higher than the state average of 75.1 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.