Delaware County Health Data
Delaware County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
37/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
114
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
337
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 114.4 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
1.8
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 Delaware County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 12.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 29.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.4% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.5% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.0 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Delaware | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Delaware 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
Delaware County Reports High Concentration of Mental Health Providers
Health data brief for Delaware County, Indiana.
Delaware County has 337 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that exceeds the national median of 250 per 100,000. In contrast, the county's life expectancy is 72.6 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The data shows that 21.8% of adults in the county report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. Primary care provider availability sits at 114 per 100,000 residents, higher than the national median of 70. Regarding health coverage, 8.7% of the population is uninsured, which is higher than the state average of 8.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website for further data details.
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.