Carroll County Health Data
Carroll County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
17.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
4.9
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Carroll County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Carroll | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Carroll 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
Carroll County Primary Care Access Trails National Median
Health data brief for Carroll County, Indiana.
Carroll County has just 10 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio far below the national median of 70 per 100,000. Access to mental health services is also lower than national figures, with 88 providers per 100,000 residents compared to a median of 250. Despite these provider ratios, the county’s life expectancy is 78.3 years, which is higher than the national average of 77 years and the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.7%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 8.4% but just under the national average of 10%. Additionally, 17.7% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 17%. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Carroll 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 Carroll 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.