Jasper County Health Data
Jasper County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
16.8%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 24.2 per 100K
Dentists
9.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
30.1
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 Jasper County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| Depression | 25.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.2 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 75.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.8 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.0% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jasper | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jasper 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
Jasper County primary care access significantly lower than national median
Health data brief for Jasper County, Indiana.
Jasper County reports 24 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, a figure that is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. This provider density also trails broader trends for specialized services, with a mental health provider ratio of 63 per 100,000 compared to a national median of 250 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which slightly exceeds the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but is shorter than the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 16.8% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is similar to the national average of 17%. The county uninsured rate stands at 7.9%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Explore state-level data.
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.