Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Indiana
Health Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
10.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
67
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Crawford County, Indiana
Crawford County faces severe health challenges
At 72.9 years, Crawford County's life expectancy is the lowest in this group and trails the US average by over 6 years. With 22.9% of residents reporting poor or fair health—nearly 5 percentage points above the national average—the county signals a public health crisis.
Poorest health outcomes in Indiana
Crawford County's 72.9-year life expectancy falls 2.2 years below Indiana's state average of 75.1 years, ranking among the worst in the state. The county's 22.9% poor/fair health rate substantially exceeds the state average, indicating persistent socioeconomic and structural barriers to health.
Significantly behind all peer counties
Crawford County's 72.9-year life expectancy trails even lower-performing neighbors like Clark County (73.2 years) and Clinton County (74.4 years). Limited data on primary care providers complicates assessment, but the county's health metrics suggest critical access and quality-of-care gaps.
Uninsured, underserved, and vulnerable
Crawford County's 10% uninsured rate is the second-highest among these counties, affecting 1 in 10 residents and exceeding Indiana's 8.4% average. Primary care provider data is unavailable, but 67 mental health providers per 100,000 suggest some behavioral health infrastructure.
Apply for coverage and community support
If you're uninsured in Crawford County, Medicaid expansion and marketplace coverage may provide affordable options—apply at healthcare.gov today. Call 211 or contact the Crawford County Health Department for free or low-cost clinics and supportive health services.
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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.