Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Indiana
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
56
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
178
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Floyd County, Indiana
Floyd moderately below U.S. health average
At 74.6 years, Floyd County's life expectancy is slightly below the U.S. average of 74.8 years. With 18.1% reporting poor or fair health—slightly above the national average of 17%—Floyd reflects typical Rust Belt health challenges.
Slightly below Indiana's health profile
Floyd's 74.6-year life expectancy ranks below Indiana's 75.1-year state average, though the gap is modest. At 18.1% in poor/fair health, the county runs slightly above the state benchmark, suggesting manageable but real health concerns across the population.
Mid-range health in southern Indiana
Floyd's 74.6-year life expectancy places it in the middle of its regional peers, between Fountain (73.8) and Elkhart (76.2). With a 6.9% uninsured rate, Floyd performs better than most neighbors, including Elkhart at 12.8%.
Solid access with low uninsured rate
Floyd offers 56 primary care providers and 178 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, moderate coverage for the region. At 6.9% uninsured—the lowest among its peers and below Indiana's 8.4% average—most Floyd residents have insurance pathways to care.
Maintain Floyd's coverage advantage
Floyd County's low 6.9% uninsured rate shows strong community engagement with coverage options. If you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or call your county health department to close this final gap and ensure you have protection.
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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.