Steuben County Health Data

Steuben County, Indiana

Health Score

75/100

Average

Life Expectancy

77.3 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

77.3 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.6%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

29

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

109

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Steuben County, Indiana

Steuben County leads on longevity

At 77.3 years, Steuben County's life expectancy outpaces the U.S. average of 76.1 years by more than a year. Just 14.9% report poor or fair health, placing it among America's healthier counties.

One of Indiana's healthiest counties

Steuben County's 77.3-year life expectancy exceeds Indiana's state average by 2.2 years, ranking it among the state's strongest performers. The low 14.9% poor/fair health rate reinforces this distinction.

Outshines most regional peers

Steuben County leads this regional group with a 77.3-year life expectancy, bested only by Tippecanoe County (77.6 years). Its 14.9% poor/fair health rate is the lowest among comparable counties.

Good coverage, solid provider access

Steuben County's 7.6% uninsured rate beats Indiana's state average of 8.4%, ensuring most residents have coverage. With 29 primary care providers and 109 mental health providers per 100,000, the county maintains reasonable healthcare capacity.

Maintain Steuben's health edge

Steuben County's strong health outcomes depend on sustained coverage. Those uninsured should visit healthcare.gov or call Indiana Health Coverage Programs to stay aligned with the county's wellness priorities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Steuben County, IN?
Steuben County has a health score of 75/100, rated "Average." It ranks #9 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 Steuben County?
Life expectancy in Steuben County is 77.3 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Steuben County above the state average.
How does Steuben County health compare to the Indiana average?
Steuben County's health score of 75/100 is above the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 77.3 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.6% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Steuben County?
Key health factors for Steuben County include: life expectancy (77.3 years), uninsured rate (7.6%), and primary care physician access (29:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 109:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Steuben County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 75/100 ("Average"), Steuben County has average health outcomes compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 77.3 years. 7.6% of adults lack health insurance. Factors like healthcare access, environmental quality, and socioeconomic conditions all contribute to these outcomes.
Why is Steuben County healthier than the Indiana average?
Steuben County's health score of 75/100 exceeds the Indiana average of 54/100. Higher health scores often correlate with better access to healthcare providers, lower uninsured rates, higher median incomes, and environmental factors. Steuben County has better primary care access (29:1 ratio) than the state average (49:1).

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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.