Carroll County Health Data

Carroll County, Indiana

Health Score

63/100

Average

Life Expectancy

78.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.7%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

78.3 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

10

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

88

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Carroll County, Indiana

Carroll County ties national life expectancy highs

At 78.3 years, Carroll County's life expectancy ranks among the nation's best, topping both Indiana's state average (75.1 years) and the U.S. average (76.4 years) by over 2 years. With 17.7% reporting poor or fair health, the county demonstrates strong population health despite its small size.

Boone's equal among Indiana's healthiest

Carroll County ranks at Indiana's very top for life expectancy, tied with Boone County at 78.3 years—exceptional performance for a small, rural community. This outcome reflects decades of community investment in health and healthcare access.

Co-leader of regional health performance

Carroll County's 78.3-year life expectancy essentially ties Boone County's 78.2 years for the highest in this group, far exceeding Benton (74.5 years), Blackford (71.8 years), and Adams (77.0 years). The county stands as a model for rural health success.

Limited providers challenge despite strong outcomes

Carroll County has the lowest primary care provider density of any county here at just 10 per 100,000 residents, suggesting residents may travel for routine care. However, 88 mental health providers per 100,000 and 9.7% uninsured indicate that residents maintain coverage despite provider distance.

Insurance bridges gaps in provider access

Carroll County's high life expectancy despite limited local providers suggests residents actively seek care and maintain insurance to do so. With 9.7% uninsured, slightly above the state average, ensuring you have coverage is vital to accessing care outside the county when needed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Carroll County, IN?
Carroll County has a health score of 63/100, rated "Average." It ranks #24 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Carroll County?
Life expectancy in Carroll County is 78.3 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Carroll County above the state average.
How does Carroll County health compare to the Indiana average?
Carroll County's health score of 63/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 78.3 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.7% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Carroll County?
Key health factors for Carroll County include: life expectancy (78.3 years), uninsured rate (9.7%), and primary care physician access (10:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 88:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Carroll County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 63/100 ("Average"), Carroll County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 78.3 years. 9.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Carroll County healthier than the Indiana average?
Carroll County's health score of 63/100 exceeds the Indiana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Carroll County has better primary care access (10:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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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.