Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
62/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
61
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.5%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.8 per 100K
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 Decatur County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Decatur | 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) | 62.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Decatur | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Decatur 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
Mental Health Provider Ratio in Decatur County Trails National Median
Health data brief for Decatur County, Indiana.
Decatur County has 46 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is 61 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. The uninsured rate is 6.6%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.0 years, shorter than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 16.5% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is just below the national average of 17%. These metrics offer a comparative look at health access and longevity in the county. 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.