Tipton County Health Data
Tipton County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
66/100
Average
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.9 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
26
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
72
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
16.2%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
6.5
per 100K residentsCDC: 26.0 per 100K
Dentists
13.0
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
13.0
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 Tipton County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 3.3 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.4% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 0.9 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.9% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 1.8 pts better than state |
| Depression | 26.7% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.2% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% | 17.9% | 17.8% | 1.0 pts worse than state |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.4 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.7% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 63.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 4.4 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.7% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Tipton | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.5% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.7 pts better than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 34.9% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.7 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Tipton County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Tipton County Primary Care Ratios Trail National Median
Health data brief for Tipton County, Indiana.
Tipton County has 26 primary care providers per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. Mental health provider ratios are also lower at 72 per 100,000 residents, compared to the national median of 250. However, life expectancy in the county is 75.9 years, slightly higher than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but lower than the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, lower than the state average of 8.4% and the national rate of 10%. About 16.2% of residents report being in poor or fair health, which is slightly below the national average of 17%. These figures provide a look at the clinical and health status landscape in the county. Explore state-level data.
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.