Posey County Health Data
Posey County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
85/100
Excellent
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
78.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
5.8%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
12
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
14.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
15.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 31.9 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 Posey County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Posey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.3 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Posey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 15.6% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.3% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.9 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Posey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.1% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 66.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 6.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 76.0% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.8 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Posey | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Posey 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
Posey County Mental Health Provider Access Ranks Below National Median
Health data brief for Posey County, Indiana.
Mental health providers in Posey County number 12 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 providers per 100,000. In terms of primary care, the county reports 32 providers per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 70. Despite these provider ratios, the uninsured rate in the county is 5.8%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of roughly 10%. Residents report a 14.7% rate of poor or fair health, a figure more favorable than the national benchmark of 17%. Life expectancy in the county stands at 78.3 years, exceeding the state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. These figures represent the most recent clinical and population health data reported for the region. Learn more by reviewing the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Posey 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 Posey 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.