Boone County Health Data
Boone County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
86/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.1%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
211
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
156
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
20.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 210.8 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Boone County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 7.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 9.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 4.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 11.4% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 6.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 5.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 80.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 6.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Boone | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 15.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 4.2 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Boone County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Boone County Primary Care Ratio Triple the National Median
Health data brief for Boone County, Indiana.
Boone County reports 211 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio triple the national median of 70 per 100,000. This high provider density is paired with an uninsured rate of 5.1%, which is roughly half of the national average of 10% and significantly lower than the Indiana average of 8.4%. General health metrics are also favorable compared to state and national figures, with only 14.8% of residents reporting poor or fair health, below the national 17% mark. Life expectancy in the county is 78.2 years, exceeding both the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Mental health provider availability is 156 per 100,000 residents, which remains below the national median of 250. Explore state-level data.
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.