Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
27/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
69.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.6%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
37
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
93
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
23.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
12.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 37.0 per 100K
Dentists
4.1
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
4.1
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 Scott County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.8% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.8% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 28.2% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.6% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 3.4 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Scott | 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) | 53.6% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 5.9 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 68.8% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 5.4 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Scott | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.7% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 1.5 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Scott 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
Scott County Life Expectancy Figures Measure Eight Years Below National Average
Health data brief for Scott County, Indiana.
Life expectancy in Scott County is 69.1 years, a figure that is significantly lower than the national average of 77 years and the Indiana state average of 75.1 years. This nearly eight-year gap from national norms is paired with higher rates of poor health reporting, as 23.6% of residents describe their health as poor or fair, compared to the 17% national average. The county has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is below the national median of 70, and 93 mental health providers per 100,000, which is lower than the national median of 250. The uninsured rate is 8.6%, slightly higher than the state average of 8.4% but lower than the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from clinical provider registries and population health surveys. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology for detailed information.
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.