Orange County Health Data
Orange County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
49/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.5%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
40
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
76
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 40.3 per 100K
Dentists
5.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.1
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 Orange County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.3% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 59.1% | 59.5% | 57.3% | near state average |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Orange | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.4% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.8 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Orange County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Orange County Life Expectancy Lower Than State and National Averages
Health data brief for Orange County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Orange County is 74.2 years, falling below the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The county also reports a mental health provider ratio of 76 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000. About 18.7% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, exceeding the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county is 8.5%, which matches the state average of 8.4% and is lower than the national average of 10%. Additionally, Orange County has 40 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, trailing the national median of 70. These data points provide an overview of current health trends in the region. 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.