Sullivan County Health Data
Sullivan County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth 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
Poor / Fair Health
20.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
24.1
per 100K residentsCDC: 33.7 per 100K
Dentists
4.8
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 Sullivan County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 12.0% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.7 pts worse than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.4 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 26.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.7 pts better than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 20.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 2.6 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.0 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.2% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 56.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 71.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 2.5 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Sullivan | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 37.7% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Sullivan County nationally on obesity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Sullivan County Uninsured Rate Remains Below State and National Averages
Health data brief for Sullivan County, Indiana.
The uninsured rate in Sullivan County is 7.3%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Other metrics show different trends. Approximately 20.2% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy is 75.2 years, which nearly matches the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but is lower than the national average of 77 years. The county has 34 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, about half the national median of 70. Mental health provider availability stands at 58 per 100,000 residents, significantly lower than the national median of 250. These numbers summarize healthcare coverage and general health markers. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
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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.