Cass County Health Data

Cass County, Indiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Cass County, Indiana

Cass County trails US life expectancy

At 74.9 years, Cass County residents live roughly 5 years less than the US average of 79 years. One in five residents report poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national rate of 18%, signaling persistent health challenges in the county.

Nearly middle of the Indiana pack

Cass County's 74.9-year life expectancy sits just 0.2 years below Indiana's state average of 75.1 years, placing it near the statewide median. The county's 21.4% poor/fair health rate exceeds the state average, suggesting room for targeted health interventions.

Comparable to surrounding counties

Cass County's life expectancy mirrors nearby Clay County (75.0 years) and Clinton County (74.4 years), though it lags slightly behind Dearborn County (76.2 years). Primary care availability at 45 providers per 100,000 matches Clay County and exceeds Clinton's 15 per 100,000.

Uninsured rate slightly above state

An estimated 9.4% of Cass County residents lack health insurance, outpacing Indiana's 8.4% rate. With 45 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, access to routine care is adequate, though mental health services at 226 per 100,000 provide strong support.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Cass County, IN?
Cass County has a health score of 43/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #70 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 Cass County?
Life expectancy in Cass County is 74.9 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Cass County below the state average.
How does Cass County health compare to the Indiana average?
Cass County's health score of 43/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.9 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.4% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Cass County?
Key health factors for Cass County include: life expectancy (74.9 years), uninsured rate (9.4%), and primary care physician access (45:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 226:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Cass County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 43/100 ("Below Average"), Cass County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.9 years. 9.4% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Cass County?
Cass County's health score of 43/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.