Union County Health Data
Union County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
53/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
75.1 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
8.2%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
14
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
18.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
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 Union County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 2.4 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 10.1% | 11.3% | 11.2% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 2.0 pts better than state |
| Depression | 27.0% | 26.7% | 24.1% | near state average |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Union | 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 | 22.5% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 2.7 pts better than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 77.6% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 58.9% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 73.3% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Union | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 18.9% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 36.8% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Union County nationally on physical inactivity.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Union County primary care availability stays at 14 per 100,000
Health data brief for Union County, Indiana.
Primary care provider availability in Union County is 14 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national median of 70 per 100,000. The ratio for mental health providers is also 14 per 100,000, while the national median for this metric is 250 per 100,000. Data shows that residents have a life expectancy of 75.1 years, a figure that matches the Indiana state average of 75.1 years but is shorter than the national average of 77 years. Additionally, 18.9% of residents report poor or fair health, compared to the national average of 17%. The uninsured rate in the county sits at 8.2%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These statistics are sourced from the CDC and national provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Union County, Indiana
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Union County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and 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.