Bartholomew County Health Data
Bartholomew County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
64/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
79
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
196
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 78.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Bartholomew County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Bartholomew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Bartholomew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Bartholomew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.5% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Bartholomew | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Bartholomew County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Availability in Bartholomew County Exceeds National Median
Health data brief for Bartholomew County, Indiana.
Bartholomew County maintains 79 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, surpassing the national median of 70. This clinical capacity is accompanied by a mental health provider ratio of 196 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.6%, lower than both the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Health status indicators show that 16.8% of the population reports poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. Life expectancy for residents is 76.0 years, which is roughly one year longer than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but one year shorter than the national average of 77 years. For more information, see the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.