Johnson County Health Data
Johnson County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
69/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
80
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
133
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
11.6
per 100K residentsCDC: 80.3 per 100K
Dentists
0.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
12.2
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 Johnson County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 25.8% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.8 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Johnson | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 17.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Johnson County nationally on current cigarette smoking.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Johnson County Health Coverage Outpaces State and National Benchmarks
Health data brief for Johnson County, Indiana.
In Johnson County, 6.7% of residents are uninsured, a figure notably lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of approximately 10%. Life expectancy in the county stands at 76.2 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years but slightly lower than the national benchmark of 77 years. Clinical access metrics show a mix of trends compared to national medians. The county has 80 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 70. However, the mental health provider ratio is 133 per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. Additionally, 16.7% of residents report poor or fair health, aligning closely with the national average of 17%. These figures reflect local clinical availability and insurance enrollment as measured by federal agencies. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Johnson County, Indiana
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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.