Benton County Health Data
Benton County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 23.0 per 100K
Dentists
11.5
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 Benton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Benton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Benton 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
Poor and Fair Health Rates Elevated in Benton County
Health data brief for Benton County, Indiana.
In Benton County, 22.0% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure significantly higher than the national average of 17%. The county faces challenges in clinical access, with only 23 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than one-third of the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is also lower than national norms, with 57 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 250. The uninsured rate stands at 9.7%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 8.4% but slightly lower than the national 10% average. Life expectancy in the county is 74.5 years, falling below both the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Benton County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Benton County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.