Monroe County Health Data
Monroe County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Monroe County, Indiana
Monroe County leads on health outcomes
Monroe County residents live to 77.5 years, closing in on the U.S. average of 78.1 years—the highest life expectancy in this county group. Only 16.4% report poor or fair health, matching the national average, and just 6.2% lack health insurance, below the U.S. average. Monroe County demonstrates what robust health systems can achieve.
Indiana's best-performing county in this group
Monroe County's 77.5-year life expectancy exceeds Indiana's 75.1-year average by 2.4 years, the widest margin in this group. At 6.2% uninsured, Monroe leads the state's 8.4% average, and 16.4% reporting poor or fair health meets the national standard. These metrics place Monroe in elite company statewide.
Strong care infrastructure drives success
Monroe County's 77.5-year life expectancy far exceeds all neighbors—3.5 years longer than the second-highest (Marshall County at 75.9). The county's robust provider network—59 primary care and 365 mental health providers per 100K—supports high-quality routine and specialized care, directly translating to superior health outcomes.
Near-universal coverage and strong access
Monroe County's 6.2% uninsured rate means only about 1,600 residents lack coverage—the lowest percentage in this group. With 59 primary care providers per 100K and 365 mental health providers per 100K, residents enjoy both financial access and physical proximity to care, supporting preventive health and chronic disease management.
Monroe County: maintain your momentum
Even in a high-performing county, 6% without coverage is too high. If you're among the uninsured, visit healthcare.gov today to secure coverage. Monroe County's health success rests on all residents having access—let's close that final 6%.
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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.