Vermillion County Health Data
Vermillion County, Indiana
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
48/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
74.3 yr
Uninsured Rate
7.4%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
74.3 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
59
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
136
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
20.9%
State avg 18.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
32.4
per 100K residentsCDC: 58.7 per 100K
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
32.4
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 Vermillion County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Vermillion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.4% | 39.8% | 37.6% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Diabetes | 11.5% | 11.3% | 11.2% | near state average |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.3% | 34.7% | 33.5% | 0.6 pts worse than state |
| Depression | 27.6% | 26.7% | 24.1% | 0.9 pts worse than state |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Vermillion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | 19.0% | 17.6% | 16.3% | 1.4 pts worse than state |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% | 17.9% | 17.8% | near state average |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.0% | 25.2% | 27.0% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Vermillion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | 78.0% | 77.6% | 74.9% | near state average |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 55.8% | 59.5% | 57.3% | 3.7 pts worse than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 72.5% | 74.2% | 73.3% | 1.7 pts worse than state |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Vermillion | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | 20.0% | 19.2% | 18.6% | 0.8 pts worse than state |
| Short Sleep Duration | 38.0% | 37.6% | 37.3% | near state average |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Vermillion 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
Vermillion County poor health reporting reaches 20.9 percent
Health data brief for Vermillion County, Indiana.
The percentage of residents reporting poor or fair health in Vermillion County is 20.9%, which is higher than the national average of 17%. Life expectancy in the county is 74.3 years, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 75.1 years and the national average of 77 years. The uninsured rate is 7.4%, which is lower than both the Indiana state average of 8.4% and the national average of 10%. Provider ratios show 59 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 136 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both of which are below the national medians of 70 and 250 respectively. These statistics are published in national health and provider databases. See the CDC County Health Rankings methodology.
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.