Owen County Health Data
Owen County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
102
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
4.7
per 100K residentsCDC: 14.0 per 100K
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 Owen County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.2% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.5% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.2% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.7% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.1 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.3% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.2 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Owen | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Owen County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Owen County Poor and Fair Health Rate Exceeds National Trend
Health data brief for Owen County, Indiana.
Owen County reports that 20.9% of its adult residents are in poor or fair health, a rate that is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s life expectancy of 72.8 years is lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and well below the national average of 77 years. Access to medical professionals includes 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 102 mental health providers per 100,000, both of which are significantly lower than the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. The uninsured rate in Owen County is 8.9%, slightly above the state average of 8.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics are compiled from the most recent federal and state records. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Owen County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Owen County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.