Jefferson County Health Data
Jefferson County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Jefferson County, Indiana
Jefferson County's life expectancy trails nation
At 73.7 years, Jefferson County residents live approximately 5.2 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years. With 20.3% reporting poor or fair health, the county exhibits chronic disease burdens that limit both lifespan and quality of life.
Below state average on all health fronts
Jefferson County's 73.7-year life expectancy falls 1.4 years short of Indiana's 75.1-year state average, while the 20.3% poor/fair health rate and 7.4% uninsured rate both approach state averages. The county ranks in the lower tier for health outcomes among these eight counties.
Moderate care access across sectors
Jefferson County's 60 primary care providers per 100K exceed Henry County and Jasper County but trail Jackson County's 67 per 100K. Mental health services at 127 per 100K are robust, providing solid psychiatric resources for residents navigating behavioral health challenges.
Decent provider access, mediocre health outcomes
With 60 primary care physicians per 100K and 127 mental health providers per 100K, Jefferson County has reasonable provider availability, yet 20.3% of residents report poor or fair health. The 7.4% uninsured rate suggests coverage is not the primary barrier—care quality, preventive culture, or socioeconomic factors may be driving worse outcomes.
Ensure coverage for all Jefferson County residents
Jefferson County's 7.4% uninsured rate means roughly 1 in 13 residents lack health insurance and struggle to afford care. Visit healthcare.gov, explore Medicaid expansion, or work with your employer benefits to secure affordable coverage and get preventive care on track.
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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.