Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Indiana
Health Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.6 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.7%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
36
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
111
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Shelby County, Indiana
Shelby below U.S. life expectancy average
At 75.6 years, Shelby County's life expectancy falls 0.8 years short of the U.S. average of 76.4 years. With 20.4% of residents reporting poor or fair health—above the national average of 17.4%—the county shows elevated health challenges.
Slightly above Indiana's average
Shelby County's life expectancy of 75.6 years modestly exceeds Indiana's 75.1-year average by 0.5 years. However, its 20.4% poor/fair health rate surpasses Indiana's 18.2% average, suggesting underlying health vulnerabilities despite adequate life span.
Middling outcomes compared to region
Shelby County's life expectancy of 75.6 years ranks above Pulaski (72.2 years) and Randolph (73.8 years) but below Posey (78.3 years). Its elevated poor/fair health rate of 20.4% suggests residents experience more health struggles than life expectancy alone indicates.
Excellent mental health resources
Shelby County offers 111 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—the second highest in the region—and solid primary care access at 36 providers per 100,000. At 7.7% uninsured, most residents have coverage to access these services.
Secure coverage for community resources
Shelby County has strong mental and primary care infrastructure, but 7.7% of residents lack insurance to access it. If uninsured, visit healthcare.gov or Indiana's Benefits portal to enroll and connect with the county's robust health services.
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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.