Floyd County Health Data
Floyd County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
18.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 55.9 per 100K
Dentists
5.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.9
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 Floyd County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Floyd | 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) | 61.8% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Floyd | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Floyd County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Floyd County Maintains Lower Uninsured Rate Than State Average
Health data brief for Floyd County, Indiana.
Floyd County has an uninsured rate of 6.9%, which is lower than the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. The county's life expectancy is 74.6 years, which is shorter than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. There are 56 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, while the national median is 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider access is 178 per 100,000, which is less than the national median of 250. In terms of self-reported health, 18.1% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. Consult the CDC County Health Rankings for more county-level statistics.
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.