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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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.