Blackford County Health Data
Blackford County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
71.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
66
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 66.2 per 100K
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 Blackford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Blackford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.3% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Blackford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 21.5% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.5 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Blackford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Blackford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Blackford County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Blackford County Life Expectancy Significantly Below National Average
Health data brief for Blackford County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Blackford County is 71.8 years, more than five years shorter than the national average of 77 years and more than three years shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years. This finding coincides with a high rate of poor or fair health reported by 21.2% of residents, compared to the national average of 17%. The clinical landscape includes 66 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is slightly below the national median of 70. Access to mental health care is lower, with 42 providers per 100,000 residents compared to the national median of 250. The county’s uninsured rate is 7.9%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Blackford 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 Blackford 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.