Gibson County Health Data
Gibson County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
21.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 39.5 per 100K
Dentists
6.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Gibson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Gibson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 41.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Gibson County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Gibson County mental health provider ratio tracks below national median
Health data brief for Gibson County, Indiana.
Gibson County has 46 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is roughly five times lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio is also lower than the national median, with 40 providers per 100,000 compared to 70 nationwide. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, which is longer than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but shorter than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.7%, lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national rate of 10%. Poor or fair health is reported by 21.0% of the population, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of current clinical and health outcomes. Explore state-level data.
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.