Dubois County Health Data
Dubois County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
140
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 75.8 per 100K
Dentists
9.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.3
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 Dubois County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Dubois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 24.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Dubois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Dubois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Dubois | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Dubois County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Dubois County Residents See Higher Life Expectancy Than State Average
Health data brief for Dubois County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Dubois County is 77.8 years, surpassing the Indiana average of 75.1 years and the national average of approximately 77 years. The county also has an uninsured rate of 7.8%, which is lower than the state mark of 8.4% and the national rate of 10%. There are 76 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure slightly above the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability is reported at 140 per 100,000, which is below the national median of 250. For general health status, 18.3% of the county's adults report being in poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Explore state-level health data for further context.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Dubois County, Indiana
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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.