Spencer County Health Data
Spencer County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
70/100
Average
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
76.3 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
35
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
45
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
5.0
per 100K residentsCDC: 35.4 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
5.0
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 Spencer County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | near state average |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.4% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.3% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.3% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.8 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.8% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 61.8% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.3 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 77.4% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 3.2 pts better than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Spencer | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.6% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.6 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 35.6% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.0 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Spencer County nationally on mammography (women 50–74).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Spencer County Mental Health Provider Availability Trails National Median
Health data brief for Spencer County, Indiana.
Spencer County has 45 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 250 per 100,000 residents. Other clinical metrics show that the county has 35 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, exactly half the national median of 70. Life expectancy in the county is 76.3 years, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate stands at 6.9%, lower than both the state average of 8.4% and the national rate of 10%. Additionally, 16.2% of adults report being in poor or fair health, a figure slightly lower than the national average of 17%. These statistics provide a snapshot of health access and outcomes within the county. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Spencer County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Spencer County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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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.