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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Shelby County, IN?
Shelby County has a health score of 53/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #44 out of 92 counties in Indiana (1 = healthiest). The score is based on CDC County Health Rankings data, combining life expectancy, uninsured rates, provider access, and behavioral health indicators.
What is the life expectancy in Shelby County?
Life expectancy in Shelby County is 75.6 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Shelby County above the state average.
How does Shelby County health compare to the Indiana average?
Shelby County's health score of 53/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.6 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.7% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Shelby County?
Key health factors for Shelby County include: life expectancy (75.6 years), uninsured rate (7.7%), and primary care physician access (36:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 111:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Shelby County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 53/100 ("Below Average"), Shelby County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.6 years. 7.7% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
What are the biggest health challenges in Shelby County?
Shelby County's health score of 53/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Improving health outcomes often requires investment in healthcare infrastructure, insurance coverage expansion, and community health programs.

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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.