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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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.