Cass County Health Data
Cass County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
43/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
226
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 45.3 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.3
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 Cass County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 47.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 7.5 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 4.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.2% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Cass | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Cass County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Cass County Health Rate Lags State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Cass County, Indiana.
In Cass County, 21.4% of residents report being in poor or fair health. This figure sits higher than the national average of 17%. For clinical access, the county has 45 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, which is less than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 226 per 100,000, while the national median is 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.9 years, slightly shorter than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 9.4%, which is higher than the Indiana average of 8.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. These metrics reflect recorded health and provider data for the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.