Vanderburgh County Health Data
Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Health 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
Data Story
About Health in Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Vanderburgh lags national life expectancy
At 74.0 years, Vanderburgh County residents live more than two years shorter than the U.S. average of 76.4 years, ranking among Indiana's lowest. The county's 17.6% poor/fair health rate is slightly below the national average, but the shorter lifespan points to serious underlying health challenges.
Below-average life expectancy for Indiana
Vanderburgh County's 74.0-year life expectancy falls 1.1 years below the Indiana average of 75.1 years, placing it in the lower third of state counties. The 7.9% uninsured rate is slightly better than the state average, but insurance access alone hasn't translated to better health outcomes.
Poorest health outcomes in the region
Vanderburgh County's 74.0-year life expectancy is the lowest among its peer counties, trailing Vigo (73.7 years only) and significantly behind Warrick (76.9 years). The county faces compounded health challenges despite having robust provider networks, suggesting structural barriers beyond simple access.
Strong provider networks, persistent health gaps
Vanderburgh boasts 78 primary care providers and 266 mental health providers per 100,000 residents—among the highest in the region—yet health outcomes remain poor. This gap suggests that availability of care isn't translating to improved community health, pointing to possible issues with affordability, health literacy, or social factors.
Protect yourself with health insurance
Nearly 8% of Vanderburgh County residents lack health coverage, leaving them vulnerable to medical emergencies and chronic illness costs. Check your current options at healthcare.gov or call 211 to learn about Medicaid expansion, marketplace subsidies, and community health programs tailored for your situation.
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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.