Crawford County Health Data
Crawford County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
22.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
19.1
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 Crawford County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 23.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 5.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 53.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 6.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Crawford | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 21.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Crawford County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Life Expectancy in Crawford County Shorter Than State Norms
Health data brief for Crawford County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Crawford County is 72.9 years, which is shorter than the Indiana average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county reports a poor or fair health rate of 22.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. There are 67 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250 per 100,000. Data for primary care providers in the county is currently unavailable from federal sources. The uninsured rate is 10.0%, which is higher than the state average of 8.4% and equivalent to the national average. These statistics provide a snapshot of the health landscape in the county relative to the rest of the country. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Crawford 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.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Crawford County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.