Miami County Health Data
Miami County, Indiana
Health Score
44/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.1 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
22
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Miami County, Indiana
Miami County lags national health trends
Miami County residents live to 74.1 years, trailing the U.S. average of 78.1 years by four years—a significant gap. One in five residents (20.6%) report poor or fair health, outpacing the national average of 16%. With only 8.7% uninsured, coverage exists but health outcomes remain a concern.
Among Indiana's shorter-lived counties
At 74.1 years, Miami County's life expectancy falls 1.0 year below Indiana's 75.1-year average, placing it in the lower half of this county group. The 20.6% poor or fair health rate exceeds the state median, and the 8.7% uninsured rate mirrors state patterns. Together, these metrics suggest both coverage and quality-of-life challenges.
Severe provider shortages in a struggling county
Miami County's 74.1-year life expectancy lags most neighbors, with only Monroe County (77.5 years) standing as a stark contrast. More concerning: Miami has just 22 primary care providers per 100K—the second-lowest in this group—and only 76 mental health providers per 100K, creating significant care access barriers.
Limited providers for chronic disease management
Miami County's 8.7% uninsured rate translates to roughly 1,200 uninsured residents navigating life without coverage. The real crisis is provider scarcity: 22 primary care providers per 100K means residents with chronic conditions struggle to find routine follow-up care, contributing to the county's above-average poor health reporting.
Miami County: coverage plus care access needed
Start by ensuring you have insurance—check healthcare.gov or call 211 for Medicaid eligibility. Once covered, work with your doctor to manage chronic conditions early. Miami County health professionals are committed to improving outcomes, and your engagement makes a difference.
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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.