Switzerland County Health Data
Switzerland County, Indiana
Health Score
45/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
9.3%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
N/A
per 100K population
Mental Health Providers
50
per 100K population
National avg 350
Data Story
About Health in Switzerland County, Indiana
Switzerland County faces health headwinds
At 74.0 years, Switzerland County's life expectancy trails the U.S. average of 76.1 years by 2.1 years. Nearly 1 in 5 residents report poor or fair health, indicating prevalent chronic disease.
Below Indiana's average performance
Switzerland County's 74.0-year life expectancy falls notably below Indiana's 75.1-year state average. The county requires focused attention on population health and disease prevention.
Lower life expectancy in regional context
Switzerland County ranks among the lower-performing counties in this region, ahead of only Starke (72.2 years). Its 19.3% poor/fair health rate reflects significant health challenges.
Coverage concern, primary care data limited
Switzerland County's 9.3% uninsured rate ranks highest in this county group, exceeding Indiana's 8.4% average. Primary care provider data is unavailable, but 50 mental health providers per 100,000 suggests moderate mental health capacity.
Act now on healthcare coverage
Switzerland County's above-average uninsured rate demands urgent attention. Visit healthcare.gov or call Indiana Health Coverage Programs at 1-877-438-4479 to find affordable plans and connect with available providers.
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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.