Madison County Health Data
Madison County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
42/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
73.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
48
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
154
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.1%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
19.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 48.2 per 100K
Dentists
3.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
9.2
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 Madison County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 16.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.7 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.2% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Madison | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Madison County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Madison County Life Expectancy Trails National Average by Nearly Four Years
Health data brief for Madison County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Madison County is 73.2 years, which is significantly lower than the national average of 77 years and nearly two years below the Indiana state average of 75.1 years. Data shows that 21.1% of residents report poor or fair health, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 8.0%, which is lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national benchmark of 10%. Provider access remains below national medians, with 48 primary care providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 70) and 154 mental health providers per 100,000 residents (national median is 250). These figures provide a factual overview of health outcomes and provider availability in 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.