Ripley County Health Data
Ripley County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
57/100
Average
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.7 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
3
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
82
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
34.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 3.4 per 100K
Dentists
10.3
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
24.1
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 Ripley County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.1% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.7 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.1% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 17.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 1.6 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 60.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 1.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.9% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Ripley | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.1% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Ripley County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Primary Care Provider Ratio in Ripley County Measures Significantly Below Benchmarks
Health data brief for Ripley County, Indiana.
Ripley County reports 3 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, representing one of the lowest ratios in the region compared to the national median of 70 providers per 100,000. Mental health provider access is also lower than the national median of 250, measuring at 82 providers per 100,000. Life expectancy in the county is 74.7 years, which is below the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health is 17.9%, slightly above the national average of 17%. Regarding health coverage, the county has an uninsured rate of 7.3%, which is lower than the Indiana average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These findings are based on statistics from the CDC and the HHS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System. Explore the CDC County Health Rankings for more information.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Ripley 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 Ripley 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.