Martin County Health Data
Martin County, Indiana
Health Score
47/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
31
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
20
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Martin County, Indiana
Martin County near national life expectancy
Martin County's 75.8-year life expectancy sits just 2.3 years below the U.S. average of 78.1 years. Yet 22.0% of residents report poor or fair health—above the national average of 16%—suggesting life expectancy alone masks underlying health struggles. Insurance coverage is relatively stable, with only 8.7% uninsured.
Longest-living but most report poor health
Martin County's 75.8-year life expectancy exceeds Indiana's 75.1-year average, placing it near the top of this county group. However, 22.0% reporting poor or fair health is the second-highest rate among these eight counties, a paradox worth investigating. The 8.7% uninsured rate closely tracks the state average of 8.4%.
Longest-lived residents, fewest doctors
Martin County leads in life expectancy (75.8 years) but ranks last in primary care access at just 31 providers per 100K—barely one-third of Marion County's rate. With only 20 mental health providers per 100K, Martin County residents rely heavily on distant specialists, particularly challenging given the county's high poor-health reporting rate.
Healthcare deserts in a rural county
Martin County's 8.7% uninsured rate affects roughly 1,300 residents, while the county's severe provider shortage—31 primary care and just 20 mental health providers per 100K—means many insured residents also struggle to find local care. The combination of isolation and limited capacity creates real barriers to daily healthcare access.
Martin County: ensure your coverage today
Nearly 9% of Martin County residents lack insurance. Visit healthcare.gov or reach out to a rural health navigator who understands your area's challenges. Coverage is the first step; we're working to connect you with care closer to home.
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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.