Fountain County Health Data
Fountain County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.8 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
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
108
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Dentists
6.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.0
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 Fountain County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fountain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fountain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.9% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fountain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 67.6% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 6.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fountain | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fountain County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Fountain County Primary Care Provider Access Below National Median
Health data brief for Fountain County, Indiana.
Fountain County has 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure substantially lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio of mental health providers is 108 per 100,000, which is also below the national median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 73.8 years, which is lower than the Indiana average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. About 17.6% of adults report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.8%, a figure lower than the state rate of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings for more information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Fountain County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Fountain County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.