Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
60
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
127
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
42.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 60.3 per 100K
Dentists
3.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.1
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 Jefferson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.0 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jefferson | 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) | 57.8% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.6% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jefferson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jefferson County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Jefferson County mental health provider density lower than national median
Health data brief for Jefferson County, Indiana.
Jefferson County reports a mental health provider ratio of 127 per 100,000 residents, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. The primary care provider ratio stands at 60 per 100,000, which is also lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 73.7 years, shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Furthermore, 20.3% of the population reports being in poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Regarding health coverage, 7.4% of residents are uninsured, 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.