Jennings County Health Data

Jennings County, Indiana

Health Score

47/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

72.7 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

44

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

120

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Jennings County, Indiana

Jennings County has lowest life expectancy

At 72.7 years, Jennings County residents live approximately 6.2 years less than the U.S. average of 78.9 years—the lowest life expectancy among these eight counties. With 19.2% reporting poor or fair health, the county faces significant chronic disease and population health challenges.

Bottom tier for Indiana health metrics

Jennings County's 72.7-year life expectancy is 2.4 years below Indiana's state average of 75.1 years, ranking worst among these eight counties. The 7.3% uninsured rate is below state average, but health outcomes suggest deeper issues—poverty, education, or healthcare quality disparities—beyond insurance access.

Moderate providers, bottom-tier outcomes

Jennings County's 44 primary care providers per 100K and 120 mental health providers per 100K are both middle-of-the-road in this peer group, yet the county suffers the worst life expectancy. This gap suggests that availability alone doesn't solve health disparities—utilization, trust, and effectiveness matter equally.

Moderate access cannot offset deeper issues

With 44 primary care providers per 100K and 120 mental health providers per 100K, Jennings County has respectable provider density, yet residents report modest health—and life expectancy is the county's lowest. The 7.3% uninsured rate is below state average, indicating that insurance alone does not drive the disparity.

Jennings County must expand health coverage

Though Jennings County's 7.3% uninsured rate is below state average, that still means roughly 1 in 13 residents lack health insurance. Call 1-800-MEDICARE, visit healthcare.gov, or contact your local health department to enroll uninsured neighbors in Medicaid or marketplace plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Jennings County, IN?
Jennings County has a health score of 47/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #60 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Jennings County?
Life expectancy in Jennings County is 72.7 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Jennings County below the state average.
How does Jennings County health compare to the Indiana average?
Jennings County's health score of 47/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 72.7 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Jennings County?
Key health factors for Jennings County include: life expectancy (72.7 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (44:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 120:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Jennings County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 47/100 ("Below Average"), Jennings County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 72.7 years. 7.3% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Jennings County?
Jennings County's health score of 47/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.