Decatur County Health Data
Decatur County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Decatur County, Indiana
Decatur County life expectancy below US average
At 74.0 years, Decatur County residents live approximately 5 years less than the US average of 79 years. With 16.5% reporting poor or fair health—modestly below the national average of 18%—the county shows moderate health risk despite life expectancy gaps.
Below Indiana state average
Decatur County's 74.0-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years short of Indiana's 75.1-year state average, placing it in the lower half of the state's counties. The county's 16.5% poor/fair health rate is better than the state average, yet life expectancy suggests chronic disease and behavioral health challenges.
Highest primary care access, lower life expectancy
Decatur County's 74.0-year life expectancy lags nearby Clay County (75.0 years) and Dearborn County (76.2 years), despite having the highest primary care provider density at 61 per 100,000. This mismatch suggests that access alone doesn't guarantee outcomes—utilization and health behaviors matter equally.
Well-insured, well-served for primary care
Decatur County's 6.6% uninsured rate is among the lowest in the group and well below Indiana's 8.4%, supporting broad access to coverage. With 61 primary care providers per 100,000—the highest in this comparison—residents have abundant access to routine care, though mental health services at 46 per 100,000 are relatively limited.
Check your coverage and find a PCP
With strong insurance rates and abundant primary care options, Decatur County residents should verify coverage and establish relationships with local providers. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov to explore affordable plans and use the county's robust network of primary care clinics.
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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.