Knox County Health Data
Knox County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
51/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
214
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.3%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 72.3 per 100K
Dentists
8.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.8
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 Knox County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 26.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.5% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.2% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Knox | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.2% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 3.4 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Knox County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Knox County Life Expectancy Trails State Average by Over One Year
Health data brief for Knox County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Knox County is 73.7 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and significantly lower than the national average of 77 years. The county's uninsured rate is 7.8%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national benchmark of 10%. Data regarding health status indicates that 18.3% of residents report poor or fair health, a higher percentage than the national average of 17%. Regarding health care infrastructure, Knox County has 72 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, roughly matching the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 214 per 100,000 residents, which remains lower than the national median of 250. These measurements provide a snapshot of clinical capacity and longevity within the county. 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.