Fountain County Health Data
Fountain County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Fountain County, Indiana
Fountain falls short of U.S. health average
At 73.8 years, Fountain County residents live 1 year shorter than the U.S. average of 74.8 years. With 17.6% in poor or fair health—slightly above the national average—Fountain reflects common rural health struggles.
Below Indiana average but manageable gap
Fountain's 73.8-year life expectancy falls 1.3 years below Indiana's 75.1-year state average. At 17.6% in poor/fair health, the county runs slightly above the state benchmark, indicating mild but present population-level health challenges.
Struggling more than most regional peers
Fountain's 73.8-year life expectancy ranks among the lower in its region, trailing Dubois (77.8) by 4 years and Franklin (76.6) by 2.8 years. The county's modest health outcomes suggest structural healthcare access or economic barriers at play.
Scarce primary care, limited specialists
Fountain County has just 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents—the lowest in its region—paired with 108 mental health providers per 100,000. At 7.8% uninsured, coverage rates are reasonable, but the real challenge is provider shortage limiting where residents can go for care.
Secure coverage to access scarce care
With Fountain's limited primary care providers, having insurance is critical to navigate referrals and specialist networks. Ensure you're covered by visiting healthcare.gov or contacting your local health department—having a strong insurance plan helps you access care in underserved areas.
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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.