Brown County Health Data
Brown County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
67/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
96
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.2 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 Brown County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 78.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Brown | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Brown County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Gaps Noted in Brown County
Health data brief for Brown County, Indiana.
Brown County reports 96 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. Similarly, the primary care provider ratio stands at 32 per 100,000, less than half the national median of 70. Despite these clinical ratios, the uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is lower than both the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents report a poor or fair health rate of 16.6%, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in Brown County is 76.7 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years but just below the national average of 77 years. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Brown 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 Brown 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.