Harrison County Health Data

Harrison County, Indiana

Health 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

Data Story

About Health in Harrison County, Indiana

Harrison struggles against national norms

Harrison County residents live to 73.7 years, falling 5.2 years short of the U.S. average of 78.9 years. One in six report poor or fair health (17.1%), indicating significant chronic disease burden and limited preventive care uptake.

Below-average health rank within Indiana

At 73.7 years, Harrison County's life expectancy trails Indiana's 75.1-year state average, placing it in the lower half of counties. The 17.1% poor/fair health rate exceeds state norms, though it's better than the worst performers like Grant.

Mid-range performer in regional comparison

Harrison's 73.7 years matches Fulton County but falls well short of Hancock's 77.2 and Hamilton's 80.7, showing the range of outcomes in south-central Indiana. The county's 48 primary care and 50 mental health providers per 100,000 are adequate but modest compared to higher-performing neighbors.

Moderate uninsured rate masks access barriers

Harrison's 6.8% uninsured rate is close to the state average of 8.4%, but limited mental health providers (50 per 100,000) may delay treatment of depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. Primary care availability at 48 per 100,000 is workable but leaves little margin for demand surges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Harrison County, IN?
Harrison County has a health score of 58/100, rated "Average." It ranks #32 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Harrison County?
Life expectancy in Harrison County is 73.7 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Harrison County below the state average.
How does Harrison County health compare to the Indiana average?
Harrison County's health score of 58/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 73.7 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 6.8% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Harrison County?
Key health factors for Harrison County include: life expectancy (73.7 years), uninsured rate (6.8%), and primary care physician access (48:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 50:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Harrison County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 58/100 ("Average"), Harrison County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 73.7 years. 6.8% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Harrison County healthier than the Indiana average?
Harrison County's health score of 58/100 exceeds the Indiana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Harrison County has better primary care access (48:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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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.