Putnam County Health Data
Putnam County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
63/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.8 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.0%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
33
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
104
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
16.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 32.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.7
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.3
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 Putnam County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.4% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.3% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.1% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.0 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.4% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Putnam | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.8% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Putnam County nationally on short sleep duration.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Putnam County Uninsured Rate Measures Below Indiana State Average
Health data brief for Putnam County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in Putnam County is 7.0%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Life expectancy for residents is 75.8 years, which is slightly higher than the state average of 75.1 years but trails the national average of 77 years. In terms of clinical access, the county has 33 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is less than half the national median of 70. The mental health provider ratio is 104 per 100,000 residents, compared to a national median of 250. Additionally, 17.9% of the population reports poor or fair health, a figure slightly higher than the national average of 17%. These metrics provide an overview of local health coverage and access as reported by federal and state agencies. 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.