Daviess County Health Data
Daviess County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
32/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
16.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
92
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
22.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 41.9 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.0
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 Daviess County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 4.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 54.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Daviess | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Daviess 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
Daviess County Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Daviess County, Indiana.
In Daviess County, the uninsured rate is 16.9%, which is more than double the Indiana average of 8.4% and higher than the national average of 10%. About 22.3% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 76.1 years, which is longer than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The county has 42 primary care providers and 92 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. These figures provide an overview of healthcare coverage and provider access in the region. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.