Pulaski County Health Data
Pulaski County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
38/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.2 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.2%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
32
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
57
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
19.7%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
40.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.4 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 Pulaski County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.7% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 76.9% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.2% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Pulaski | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.3% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Pulaski 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
Pulaski County Life Expectancy Measures Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Pulaski County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Pulaski County is 72.2 years, which is nearly five years lower than the national average of 77 years and lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years. Other indicators show that 19.7% of residents report their health as poor or fair, which is higher than the national average of 17%. The county’s uninsured rate stands at 9.2%, which is higher than the state average of 8.4% but remains below the national average of 10%. Provider access data indicates there are 32 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, less than half the national median of 70. Additionally, the ratio for mental health providers is 57 per 100,000, which is significantly below the national median of 250 per 100,000. These statistics are part of the latest data sets on local health conditions. Visit the CDC County Health Rankings website for further details.
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.