Marshall County Health Data
Marshall County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
12.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
52
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
125
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 52.0 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
23.8
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 Marshall County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.9% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.2 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.6 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.8% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Marshall | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 39.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Marshall 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
Uninsured Rate Higher Than State and National Levels
Health data brief for Marshall County, Indiana.
Marshall County has an uninsured rate of 12.6%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.9 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Residents reporting poor or fair health make up 18.7% of the population, exceeding the national average of 17%. Access to care includes 52 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 125 mental health providers per 100,000. These ratios are lower than the national medians of 70 primary care providers and 250 mental health providers per 100,000 residents. 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.