Fulton County Health Data
Fulton County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
41/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
49
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
88
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 49.1 per 100K
Dentists
14.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.9
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 Fulton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.9 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Fulton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Fulton County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental health provider access in Fulton County lags behind national norms
Health data brief for Fulton County, Indiana.
Fulton County has 88 mental health providers for every 100,000 residents, a figure significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Access to primary care also sits at 49 providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 70. The county reports a life expectancy of 73.7 years, which is shorter than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Approximately 9.4% of residents are uninsured, higher than the Indiana average of 8.4% but lower than the 10% national rate. About 20.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, compared to a national average of 17%. These figures are part of the latest health data released for the region. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.