Huntington County Health Data
Huntington County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
61/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
55
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
120
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 54.5 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
2.7
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 Huntington County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Huntington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Huntington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Huntington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Huntington | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Huntington 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
Huntington County uninsured rate lower than state and national marks
Health data brief for Huntington County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in Huntington County is 7.0%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. In contrast, other healthcare access metrics show that the county has 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 120 per 100,000, compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Regarding health outcomes, the life expectancy for Huntington County residents is 74.8 years, which is slightly lower than the Indiana average of 75.1 years and lower than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 17.2% of residents report poor or fair health, a figure nearly identical to the national average of 17%. 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.