Gibson County Health Data
Gibson County, Indiana
Health Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
46
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Gibson County, Indiana
Gibson outpaces nation on life expectancy
Gibson County residents live to 76.3 years, exceeding the U.S. average of 78.9 years by more than 2.5 years. However, one in five residents still report poor or fair health, suggesting that gains in longevity haven't fully translated to daily health quality.
Above-average longevity within Indiana
At 76.3 years, Gibson County's life expectancy exceeds Indiana's 75.1-year state average, placing it in the upper-middle tier of counties. Despite this advantage, the 21% poor/fair health rate ranks among the state's higher rates, indicating room for improvement.
Mixed results among similar-sized neighbors
Gibson's 76.3-year life expectancy ranks between Grant County's 70.8 and Hancock County's 77.2, showing modest regional variation. The county's primary care capacity at 40 per 100,000 trails neighboring Harrison County at 48, suggesting potential access constraints.
Low uninsured rate, but thin provider network
Gibson's 6.7% uninsured rate is well below the state average of 8.4%, indicating solid insurance coverage. However, the county offers just 40 primary care providers and 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the lowest in the region—creating potential wait times and travel burdens.
Most Gibson residents have coverage
With 93% of residents insured, Gibson has done well on enrollment. The next priority is improving access to quality care—work with local health leaders to advocate for expanded provider capacity in the community.
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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.