Clinton County Health Data

Clinton County, Indiana

Health Score

46/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

74.4 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

74.4 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

9.9%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

15

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

52

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Clinton County, Indiana

Clinton County lags US life expectancy

At 74.4 years, Clinton County residents live approximately 4.6 years less than the US average of 79 years. With 18.9% reporting poor or fair health—just below the national average of 18%—the county shows room for improvement across health metrics.

Slightly below Indiana state average

Clinton County's 74.4-year life expectancy falls 0.7 years short of Indiana's 75.1-year state average, placing it in the lower half of the state. The county's 18.9% poor/fair health rate is better than the state average, yet life expectancy trends suggest chronic disease burden.

Significant primary care access gap

Clinton County's life expectancy of 74.4 years is comparable to Cass County (74.9 years) but trails Clay County (75.0 years) by a modest margin. The county faces a critical access gap with only 15 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—less than one-third the rate of neighboring Clay County's 49.

Higher uninsured rate, severe provider shortage

Clinton County's 9.9% uninsured rate is the highest among its neighbors and exceeds Indiana's 8.4%, leaving roughly 1 in 10 residents without coverage. The acute shortage of primary care providers at just 15 per 100,000 creates a healthcare access crisis, compounded by mental health gaps.

Uninsured? Explore coverage immediately

With nearly 1 in 10 Clinton County residents uninsured, securing coverage is urgent—visit healthcare.gov to compare plans and check Medicaid eligibility. Contact the Clinton County Health Department to learn about sliding-scale clinics and community health centers if costs are a barrier.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Clinton County, IN?
Clinton County has a health score of 46/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #62 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 Clinton County?
Life expectancy in Clinton County is 74.4 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Clinton County below the state average.
How does Clinton County health compare to the Indiana average?
Clinton County's health score of 46/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 74.4 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 9.9% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Clinton County?
Key health factors for Clinton County include: life expectancy (74.4 years), uninsured rate (9.9%), and primary care physician access (15:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 52:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Clinton County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 46/100 ("Below Average"), Clinton County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 74.4 years. 9.9% 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 Clinton County?
Clinton County's health score of 46/100 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.