Jennings County Health Data
Jennings County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
19.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
10.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 43.8 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
7.3
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 Jennings County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Jennings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Jennings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Jennings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.7% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Jennings | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Jennings 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
Jennings County life expectancy lower than state and national figures
Health data brief for Jennings County, Indiana.
Residents of Jennings County have an average life expectancy of 72.7 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Other health markers indicate that 19.2% of the population reports poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. In terms of healthcare access, the county has 44 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70 per 100,000. The mental health provider ratio is 120 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. Conversely, the uninsured rate in Jennings County is 7.3%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.