Shelby County Health Data
Shelby County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.4%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
2.2
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.5 per 100K
Dentists
2.2
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
11.1
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 Shelby County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.3% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 28.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.3 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 18.1% | 17.6% | 16.3% | near state average |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.1% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Shelby | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.4% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 1.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Shelby 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
Shelby County Residents Report Higher Rates of Poor Health than Average
Health data brief for Shelby County, Indiana.
In Shelby County, 20.4% of residents report poor or fair health, a rate higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 75.6 years, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. Provider access data shows 36 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 111 mental health providers per 100,000; both figures are below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. The county's uninsured rate is 7.7%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These data points come from federal provider registries and CDC population health studies. Review additional state-level health data via the CDC rankings.
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.