Clark County Health Data
Clark County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
38
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
257
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 38.3 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Clark County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.5% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Clark | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Clark County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Access in Clark County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Clark County, Indiana.
Clark County records 38 primary care providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Meanwhile, life expectancy in the county is 73.2 years, which is shorter than both the Indiana average of 75.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. About 19.0% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The mental health provider ratio is 257 per 100,000, which is just above the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These findings compare local provider ratios and health outcomes against state and federal benchmarks. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Clark 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.
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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.