Hamilton County Health Data
Hamilton County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
97/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
80.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
4.5%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
139
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
199
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
11.0%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.8
per 100K residentsCDC: 138.8 per 100K
Dentists
3.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.0
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 Hamilton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 7.9 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 8.6% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 2.7 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 5.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 22.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 3.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 9.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 8.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.7% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 9.5 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 2.2 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 74.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 15.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hamilton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 14.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 5.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 31.1% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 6.5 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hamilton 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
Hamilton County uninsured rate sits well below state and national norms
Health data brief for Hamilton County, Indiana.
Only 4.5% of Hamilton County residents are uninsured, a rate that is less than half of the 10% national average and significantly lower than the Indiana average of 8.4%. Life expectancy in the county is 80.7 years, which is longer than both the state average of 75.1 and the national average of 77. There are 139 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, nearly double the national median of 70. Mental health providers number 199 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Poor or fair health is reported by 11.0% of the population, a rate lower than the 17% national average. These statistics reflect the most current public health data. 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.