Sullivan County Health Data

Sullivan County, Indiana

Health Score

54/100

Below Avg

Life Expectancy

75.2 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

Health Statistics

Life Expectancy

75.2 yr

State avg 75.1 yr

National avg 77.5 yr

Uninsured Rate

7.3%

State avg 8.4%

National avg 9%

Primary Care Providers

34

per 100K population

National avg 82

Mental Health Providers

58

per 100K population

National avg 350

Data Story

About Health in Sullivan County, Indiana

Sullivan County near national baseline

At 75.2 years, Sullivan County's life expectancy mirrors the U.S. average of 76.1 years closely. However, 20.2% report poor or fair health—among the highest in this regional analysis.

Tracking slightly ahead of state

Sullivan County's 75.2-year life expectancy edges past Indiana's 75.1-year state average by just 0.1 years. Yet its 20.2% poor/fair health rate signals underlying health burdens not fully captured by life expectancy alone.

Health challenges evident in the region

Sullivan County ranks below Steuben (77.3 years), Tippecanoe (77.6 years), and Spencer (76.3 years) counties. At 20.2% poor/fair health, it trails only Starke County, indicating widespread chronic disease concerns.

Low uninsured rate, moderate provider access

Sullivan County's 7.3% uninsured rate sits below Indiana's state average of 8.4%, a bright spot for coverage. However, with 34 primary care providers and 58 mental health providers per 100,000, provider capacity remains limited.

Strengthen Sullivan's coverage

Though most Sullivan County residents have insurance, those without should act now. Contact healthcare.gov or Indiana Health Coverage Programs at 1-877-438-4479 to close gaps and access preventive care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the health ranking of Sullivan County, IN?
Sullivan County has a health score of 54/100, rated "Below Average." It ranks #40 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 Sullivan County?
Life expectancy in Sullivan County is 75.2 years. The Indiana state average is 75.1 years, making Sullivan County above the state average.
How does Sullivan County health compare to the Indiana average?
Sullivan County's health score of 54/100 is below the Indiana average of 54/100. Life expectancy is 75.2 years vs. the state average of 75.1 years. The uninsured rate is 7.3% vs. 8.4% statewide.
What health factors affect Sullivan County?
Key health factors for Sullivan County include: life expectancy (75.2 years), uninsured rate (7.3%), and primary care physician access (34:1 (population to primary care physicians)). Mental health provider access is 58:1 population-to-provider ratio. These metrics are sourced from the CDC County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program.
Is Sullivan County a healthy place to live?
With a health score of 54/100 ("Below Average"), Sullivan County faces health challenges compared to other counties in Indiana. Residents have a life expectancy of 75.2 years. 7.3% 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 Sullivan County?
Sullivan County's health score of 54/100 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.