Bartholomew County Health Data
Bartholomew County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Bartholomew County, Indiana
Bartholomew County outperforms on health
Life expectancy in Bartholomew County reaches 76.0 years, exceeding both Indiana's state average (75.1 years) and approaching the national average of 76.4 years. Just 16.8% of residents report poor or fair health, placing the county among the healthier communities in the state.
Top quartile health performance statewide
Bartholomew County ranks well within Indiana, with life expectancy nearly a full year above state average and a low poor-health rate. This strong showing reflects effective healthcare delivery and community engagement in the Columbus area.
Leads Brown County and other rural peers
Bartholomew County's 76.0-year life expectancy exceeds nearby Brown County (76.7 years by a closer margin) and substantially outpaces Blackford County (71.8 years). The county's combination of mid-sized city healthcare infrastructure and community health engagement makes it a regional health leader.
Excellent access with low uninsured rates
Bartholomew County boasts 79 primary care providers and 196 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, significantly above state and national averages. With just 7.6% uninsured—below Indiana's 8.4% average—nearly 9 in 10 residents have health coverage.
Keep your coverage active and strong
Bartholomew County's excellent provider networks mean access is there when you need it—but only if you're insured. If you're among the 7.6% without coverage, or if your insurance status is unclear, visit the Health Insurance Marketplace to confirm your protection.
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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.