Vanderburgh County Health Data
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
54/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.0 yr
State avg 75.1 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.9%
State avg 8.4%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
78
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
266
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
17.6%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
13.9
per 100K residentsCDC: 77.8 per 100K
Dentists
2.8
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.1
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 Vanderburgh County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vanderburgh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 1.2 pts better than state |
| Diabetes | 11.2% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.1% | 34.7% | 33.5% | near state average |
| Depression | 27.9% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 1.2 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vanderburgh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 16.8% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 0.8 pts better than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% | 25.2% | 27.0% | near state average |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vanderburgh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 80.5% | 77.6% | 74.9% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 62.4% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 2.9 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 74.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vanderburgh | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 19.3% | 19.2% | 18.6% | near state average |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.5% | 37.6% | 37.3% | 2.9 pts worse than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vanderburgh County nationally on annual routine checkup.
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Vanderburgh County life expectancy recorded at 74.0 years
Health data brief for Vanderburgh County, Indiana.
Residents of Vanderburgh County have a life expectancy of 74.0 years, which is shorter than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. Data shows that 17.6% of residents report being in poor or fair health, slightly higher than the national average of 17%. The county has 78 primary care providers per 100,000 people, which is higher than the national median of 70 per 100,000. There are 266 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, exceeding the national median of 250 per 100,000. The uninsured rate for the population is 7.9%, lower than the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. These figures are compiled from federal health data and provider registries. 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.