Union County Health Data
Union County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Union County, Indiana
Union County's life expectancy matches state average
At 75.1 years, Union County residents live as long as the Indiana average but trail the U.S. life expectancy of 76.4 years. About 19% of residents report poor or fair health, slightly above the national average of 18%, suggesting room for improvement in chronic disease management and preventive care.
Middle-of-the-pack health rank statewide
Union County ranks at the state average for life expectancy but falls below the median on health outcomes compared to Indiana's 92 counties. The county's uninsured rate of 8.2% is nearly identical to the state average of 8.4%, indicating typical insurance coverage challenges across the region.
Health outcomes lag nearby counties
Union County's 75.1-year life expectancy trails Warren County (77.6 years) and Warrick County (76.9 years) but exceeds Washington County (72.5 years). With 18.9% reporting poor/fair health, the county sits between its healthier southern neighbors and the challenges faced in southeastern Indiana.
Limited primary care, adequate mental health access
Only 14 primary care providers per 100,000 residents serve Union County, well below the state average, making routine checkups harder to schedule. Mental health services are equally sparse at 14 providers per 100,000, suggesting residents may face significant waits for behavioral health care.
Check your coverage options today
With 8.2% of Union County uninsured, thousands of residents lack health protection against unexpected costs. Visit healthcare.gov or contact the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration to explore Medicaid, marketplace plans, and employer coverage options available now.
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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.