Morgan County Health Data
Morgan County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
56/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.5%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
101
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.2 per 100K
Dentists
1.4
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.5
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 Morgan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.3% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.5 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.9% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.5% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.4% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.8% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.1% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.1 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.2% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 75.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Morgan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Morgan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Mental Health Provider Ratio Below National Median
Health data brief for Morgan County, Indiana.
Morgan County reports 101 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. For primary care, the county has 40 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 75.3 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Data indicates that 18.9% of residents report fair or poor health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate is 7.5%, which is lower than both the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.