Hancock County Health Data
Hancock County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
79/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
83
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
15.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
8.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 83.1 per 100K
Dentists
2.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.0
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 Hancock County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.2% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 13.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 4.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 5.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 65.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Hancock | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Hancock 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
Hancock County reports lower health distress than national average
Health data brief for Hancock County, Indiana.
In Hancock County, 15.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is lower than the 17% national average. Life expectancy is 77.2 years, slightly longer than the national average of 77 and the state average of 75.1. The county has 83 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio of 125 per 100,000 is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 5.9%, which is lower than the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These metrics provide insights into the health profile of the county. 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.