Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Indiana
Health Score
39/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
23
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Benton County, Indiana
Benton County faces significant health challenges
Life expectancy in Benton County is 74.5 years—significantly below both Indiana's state average (75.1 years) and the national average (76.4 years). With 22.0% of residents reporting poor or fair health, the county faces real health headwinds affecting daily life for many residents.
Among Indiana's health struggles
Benton County ranks in the lower half of Indiana counties for health outcomes, trailing the state average by a full year in life expectancy. This gap signals that residents here face cumulative health challenges—from chronic disease management to healthcare access—that demand attention.
Struggling compared to regional peers
Benton County's 74.5-year life expectancy lags significantly behind Adams County (77.0 years), Boone County (78.2 years), and Brown County (76.7 years). Even neighboring Blackford County, despite its own challenges, edges ahead at 71.8 years, indicating Benton faces particular healthcare barriers.
Limited providers compound access challenges
Benton County has just 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than half the average among these eight counties—and only 57 mental health providers per 100,000. With 9.7% of residents uninsured, above the state average of 8.4%, barriers to care compound for vulnerable populations.
Insurance is your first step to better health
In a county with limited providers and tight healthcare resources, having active health insurance is critical to accessing what care exists. If you're uninsured or underinsured, visit healthcare.gov or call 211 to explore Medicaid and Marketplace options—getting covered is the first step toward better outcomes.
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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.