Jay County Health Data
Jay County, Indiana
Health Score
36/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
30
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
90
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Jay County, Indiana
Jay County faces steep health disparities
At 73.1 years, Jay County residents live roughly 5.8 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. More than 1 in 5 residents (22.3%) report poor or fair health—the highest rate in this eight-county group—indicating severe chronic disease and population stress.
Among Indiana's worst health outcomes
Jay County's 73.1-year life expectancy lags Indiana's 75.1-year average by 2 years, and the 22.3% poor/fair health rate is the worst in Indiana among these counties. At 8.9% uninsured, Jay County also exceeds Indiana's 8.4% state average, creating compounding barriers to care.
Fewest doctors, most health problems
Jay County has the lowest primary care density (30 per 100K) outside Jasper County and minimal mental health services (90 per 100K), yet residents report the worst health in the group. This provider shortage directly impacts access to chronic disease management, making preventive and acute care unavailable when needed.
Low access, high uninsurance, poor health
Jay County's combination of 30 primary care providers per 100K, 90 mental health providers per 100K, and 8.9% uninsured creates a perfect storm for poor health outcomes. Over 1 in 5 residents report poor or fair health, and without robust provider networks, residents delay care until conditions worsen.
Jay County: get coverage and care now
With 8.9% of residents uninsured—1 in 11 people—Jay County needs aggressive outreach to close coverage gaps. Call 1-800-MEDICARE, visit healthcare.gov, or contact the Jay County health department immediately to enroll in Medicaid or marketplace plans and connect with available primary 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.