Harrison County Health Data
Harrison County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
58/100
Average
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
17.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 47.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.5
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 Harrison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 42.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Harrison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Harrison County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Harrison County mental health provider ratio significantly below national median
Health data brief for Harrison County, Indiana.
Harrison County has 50 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, a ratio five times lower than the national median of 250. Primary care provider availability is 48 per 100,000, also lower than the national median of 70. The county's life expectancy is 73.7 years, shorter than the state average of 75.1 and the national average of 77. About 6.8% of the population is uninsured, which is lower than the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 17.1% of the population, nearly matching the national average of 17%. These figures reflect clinical access and health results in the area. 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.