Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Indiana
Health Score
60/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
24
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
63
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jasper County, Indiana
Jasper County leads on life expectancy
At 75.3 years, Jasper County residents live just 3.6 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years and exceed Indiana's state average of 75.1 years. With only 16.8% reporting poor or fair health—the lowest among these eight counties—residents enjoy notably stronger health perceptions.
Healthiest county in the comparison group
Jasper County's 75.3-year life expectancy is the highest among all eight counties and tops Indiana's 75.1-year average by 0.2 years. The 16.8% poor/fair health rate is the best in the group, and the 7.9% uninsured rate is near state average, suggesting balanced access and outcomes.
Limited providers, strong health outcomes
Jasper County has the lowest primary care provider density (24 per 100K) among these counties, yet boasts the best health outcomes—suggesting quality may matter more than quantity. With 63 mental health providers per 100K, psychiatry access is limited, but residents' strong overall health suggests preventive care is working.
Fewer doctors, healthier people
Jasper County's 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents is the lowest in this comparison, yet the county reports the best health outcomes and life expectancy. With a 7.9% uninsured rate just slightly above state average, the county may rely on community health initiatives or preventive culture to achieve excellent results on thin resources.
Keep Jasper County's health momentum going
At 7.9% uninsured, Jasper County is near Indiana's average, but that means roughly 1 in 12 residents still lack coverage. Visit healthcare.gov or call 1-800-318-2596 to ensure everyone in your household has insurance and can access preventive care.
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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.