Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
76/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
77.5 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.2%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
365
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
27.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.6 per 100K
Dentists
2.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.4
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 Monroe County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 4.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.1 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 14.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.3 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 79.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Monroe | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.2% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.0 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 33.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 4.1 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Monroe County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Monroe County Uninsured Rate Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Monroe County, Indiana.
Monroe County reports an uninsured rate of 6.2%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 77.5 years, which is higher than the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting fair or poor health is 16.4%, which is lower than the national average of 17%. In terms of clinical care, the county has 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 365 per 100,000, which exceeds the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Monroe County, Indiana
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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.