Grant County Health Data
Grant County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
40/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
70.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.2%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
42
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
295
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 42.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.6
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 Grant County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 13.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.6% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Grant | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Grant County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Grant County life expectancy trails state and national averages
Health data brief for Grant County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Grant County is 70.8 years, which is shorter than the Indiana average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. While life expectancy is low, the county has 295 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is higher than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 7.2%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Primary care providers are available at a rate of 42 per 100,000 people, lower than the national median of 70. Poor or fair health is reported by 20.7% of residents, a figure higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics represent the latest findings from federal and state datasets. 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.