Greene County Health Data
Greene County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
29
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
71
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.5%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
29.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 29.2 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
6.5
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 Greene County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greene | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greene 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
Primary care provider availability in Greene County lower than median
Health data brief for Greene County, Indiana.
Greene County has 29 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is also lower than the national norm, at 71 providers per 100,000 compared to a median of 250. Life expectancy in the county is 74.1 years, shorter than the Indiana average of 75.1 and the national average of 77. The uninsured rate is 8.4%, matching the state average and remaining lower than the 10% national average. About 20.5% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. These figures are used to track clinical care 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.