Huntington County Health Data
Huntington County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Huntington County, Indiana
Huntington County near national life expectancy
At 74.8 years, Huntington County residents live about 4 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years, though better than most Indiana counties. With just 17.2% reporting poor or fair health—below Indiana's typical rate—the county shows relatively stronger preventive health behaviors.
Healthiest county in this region
Huntington County's 74.8-year life expectancy is nearly tied with Indiana's 75.1-year average, making it the strongest performer among these eight counties. The 7.0% uninsured rate matches state comparables, and the 17.2% poor/fair health rate is one of the lowest in the group.
Strong primary care, solid mental health access
Huntington County's 55 primary care providers per 100,000 residents match Howard County and exceed Henry County, while 120 mental health providers per 100K are solid compared to peers. These provider densities support routine care and basic mental health services across the county.
Well-insured with decent provider access
At 7.0% uninsured, Huntington County has coverage within reach for nearly 93% of residents, with 55 primary care physicians per 100K providing reasonable access to preventive care. The low 17.2% poor/fair health rate suggests these resources are translating into actual health improvements and disease management.
Maintain your coverage for better outcomes
With a 7.0% uninsured rate, Huntington County is on the right track, but closing that final 7% matters—thousands of residents still lack coverage. Check your plan at renewal time, visit marketplace.healthcare.gov, or call 1-800-318-2596 to ensure continuous, affordable coverage.
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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.