Scott County Health Data
Scott County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Scott County, Indiana
Scott County faces critical health crisis
At 69.1 years, Scott County's life expectancy is 7.3 years below the U.S. average of 76.4 years—a gap indicating severe health disparities. Nearly one in four residents (23.6%) reports poor or fair health, significantly exceeding the national average of 17.4%.
Worst health outcomes in Indiana
Scott County ranks at the bottom of Indiana's 92 counties for life expectancy at just 69.1 years, trailing the state average of 75.1 years by 6 years. Its 23.6% poor/fair health rate is the highest statewide and far exceeds Indiana's 18.2% average.
Dramatically worse than surrounding counties
Scott County's life expectancy of 69.1 years is catastrophically lower than all adjacent counties, with a 6-year gap versus Randolph County (73.8 years) and an 8-year gap versus Posey County (78.3 years). The county's health crisis is unmatched in the region.
Despite providers, health is declining
Scott County has 37 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and strong mental health capacity at 93 providers per 100,000, yet residents remain deeply unwell. At 8.6% uninsured, coverage is not the primary barrier—underlying social and health determinants drive poor outcomes.
Get covered and engage with care
Scott County has providers and most residents have insurance, but urgent action is needed to improve health. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov immediately; if covered, engage with local primary care and mental health services to address the county's critical health crisis.
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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.